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A201 LLN

1983 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,133 mi
Last recorded28,133 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA201 LLN
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 28,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 29,095 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 27,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,755 miles

oil leak

slight play in front wheels

Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,299 miles

slight free play detected in steering rack both sides.

slight free play detected o/s track rod.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 24,299 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rears not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rears. (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner edges close to 1.6mm.

slight free play detected in steering rack both sides.

slight free play detected o/s track rod.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 22,074 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,475 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement in steering column

Fail 17 Apr 2014 20,424 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement in steering column

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,147 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner and outer cv gaiter showing signs of grease but no visual split

Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 2,384 miles

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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A201 LLN is a 1983 Austin Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A201 LLN, 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 A201 LLN registered?

A201 LLN is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 December 1983.

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