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A501 BTV

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

69,542 mi
Last recorded69,542 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA501 BTV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 69,542 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested Misfire black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2016 69,536 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,203 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 68,203 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear metal brake pipe twisted inside wheel cylinder union.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,203 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,203 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 68,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,203 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 68,203 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front seatbelt catch casing broken

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 62,137 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A501 BTV is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 A501 BTV, 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 A501 BTV registered?

A501 BTV is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 August 1983.

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The MOT history for A501 BTV shows 11 tests with a 36.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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