MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A653 LHD is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A653 LHD, 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 A653 LHD registered?
A653 LHD is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 October 1983.
Is A653 LHD safe to buy?
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