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A615 RGC

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,633 mi
Last recorded9,633 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA615 RGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 9,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 9,621 miles

corrosion on jacking points both sides

meny welding repairs done and well covered

new sills fitted and covered

none standard parts fitted on car

Fail 26 Sep 2019 9,620 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on jacking points both sides

meny welding repairs done and well covered

new sills fitted and covered

none standard parts fitted on car

Pass 17 May 2018 9,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front outer cv boot seeping grease

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,800 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres cracking (165/60/12)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 7,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

small oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 5,940 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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A615 RGC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A615 RGC, 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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A615 RGC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 August 1983.

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