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RWU 491W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,140 mi
Last recorded83,140 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWU 491W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 May 2006 83,140 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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RWU 491W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWU 491W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RWU 491W registered?

RWU 491W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 5 January 1981.

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