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A438 LEG

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,115 mi
Last recorded30,115 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA438 LEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,423 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 21,517 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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A438 LEG is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 34,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A438 LEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was A438 LEG registered?

A438 LEG is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 17 November 1983.

Is A438 LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A438 LEG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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