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A44 JHA

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,562 mi
Last recorded20,562 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA44 JHA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 18,145 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front section (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2021 18,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 17,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 16,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 16,787 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 16,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

steering column insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2012 1,206 miles

Oil leak

smell of fuel from rear of vehicle but no leak observed at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2012 1,199 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Oil leak

smell of fuel from rear of vehicle but no leak observed at time of test

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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A44 JHA is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A44 JHA, 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 A44 JHA registered?

A44 JHA is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 December 1983.

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