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A654 FLE

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,174 mi
Last recorded58,174 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA654 FLE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,063 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,942 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,677 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 57,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 57,324 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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A654 FLE is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A654 FLE, 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 A654 FLE registered?

A654 FLE is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A654 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A654 FLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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