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A661 YAW

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,622 mi
Last recorded37,622 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA661 YAW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,572 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 33,572 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 30,899 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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A661 YAW is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A661 YAW, 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 A661 YAW registered?

A661 YAW is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 September 1983.

Is A661 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A661 YAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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