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A594 KCP

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

13,022 mi
Last recorded13,022 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA594 KCP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 13,022 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 12,059 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 10,792 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 9,246 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 7,930 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 7,895 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 5,949 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 5,879 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 4,207 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 2,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 2,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 718 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,062 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,276 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 97,276 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,139 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,533 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 90,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 88,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 86,633 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A594 KCP is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A594 KCP, 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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A594 KCP is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 August 1983.

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