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A112 CPN

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,100 mi
Last recorded10,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA112 CPN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 10,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 10,031 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 10,006 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 9,900 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 87,095 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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A112 CPN is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A112 CPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A112 CPN registered?

A112 CPN is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A112 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A112 CPN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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