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A583 KNB

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,363 mi
Last recorded93,363 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA583 KNB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 93,363 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,383 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 90,383 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 89,732 miles

n/s outersill not welded outside prescribed area

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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A583 KNB is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A583 KNB, 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 A583 KNB registered?

A583 KNB is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 October 1983.

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