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A447 CNU

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,495 mi
Last recorded78,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA447 CNU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear swing arm stiff.

offside front track rod end play.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 78,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear swing arm stiff.

offside front track rod end play.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,112 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,015 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,211 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,396 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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A447 CNU is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A447 CNU, 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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A447 CNU is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 September 1983.

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