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3480 MK

1983 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Tests0 (0 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration3480 MK
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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3480 MK is a 1983 Austin Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 0 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3480 MK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3480 MK registered?

3480 MK is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is 3480 MK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3480 MK shows 0 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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