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A531 HRW

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,880 mi
Last recorded43,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA531 HRW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 41,937 miles

slight fault on hazard switch

slight roughness on nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 21 May 2011 41,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 40,266 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,159 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 36,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,065 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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A531 HRW is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A531 HRW, 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 A531 HRW registered?

A531 HRW is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A531 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A531 HRW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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