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TLF 239W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,377 mi
Last recorded98,377 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLF 239W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 97,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 95,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 95,535 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 95,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,135 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 95,135 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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TLF 239W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 55,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLF 239W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLF 239W registered?

TLF 239W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 29 May 1981.

Is TLF 239W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLF 239W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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