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WNV 814W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,656 mi
Last recorded54,656 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNV 814W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers are slow

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Oil leak ()

wipers are slow and oil warning light is on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,168 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,786 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 48,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,611 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 46,610 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

oil warning light is on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,339 miles

Oil leak

oil warning light is on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,607 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,816 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both doors corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,981 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,703 miles

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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WNV 814W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WNV 814W, 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 WNV 814W registered?

WNV 814W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 10 April 1981.

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