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A519 HRF

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,261 mi
Last recorded28,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA519 HRF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 28,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 24,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 23,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,540 miles

n/s lower door starting to rust

rear sub frame starting to rust

Fail 3 Mar 2010 23,540 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s lower door starting to rust

rear sub frame starting to rust

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,599 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 22,595 miles

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

noise from near side front brake drum

water leaking from around water pump

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,941 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 21,941 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,754 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 16,754 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 14,901 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 14,892 miles

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

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

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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A519 HRF is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A519 HRF, 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 A519 HRF registered?

A519 HRF is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 November 1983.

Is A519 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A519 HRF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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