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A479 HKC

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,492 mi
Last recorded75,492 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA479 HKC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,119 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 75,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,712 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,709 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,261 miles

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

front bump stops cut to allow clearance, front rubber suspension poor.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,463 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,842 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,085 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,598 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,724 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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A479 HKC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A479 HKC, 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 A479 HKC registered?

A479 HKC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A479 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A479 HKC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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