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A543 WOC

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,834 mi
Last recorded34,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA543 WOC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,834 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,769 miles

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

rev wire broken near gear selector

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 34,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 34,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 34,452 miles

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

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

advise slight play in n/s+o/s front ball joints.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,285 miles

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

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

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,018 miles

ignition lamp on when engine running.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 34,018 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ignition lamp on when engine running.

slight binding o/s/r wheel.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,007 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,007 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,901 miles

advise n/s/f tyre 2mm †advise slight bind on n/s/f brake. †advise full brake check.

Pass 5 May 2006 33,071 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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A543 WOC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A543 WOC, 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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A543 WOC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 December 1983.

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