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A65 NYB

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,883 mi
Last recorded86,883 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA65 NYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 86,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs rusty on inside edge

tyres are a different size on front axle[12] to rear axle[10]

under body is rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 79,196 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2015 79,194 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 78,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 77,588 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 76,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,527 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,524 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,056 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,957 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,081 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 61,079 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A65 NYB is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A65 NYB, 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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A65 NYB is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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