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A584 HVU

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA584 HVU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 70,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 70,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 70,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 69,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 69,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,365 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,919 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,582 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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A584 HVU is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A584 HVU, 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 A584 HVU registered?

A584 HVU is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 August 1983.

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The MOT history for A584 HVU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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