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A712 JVC

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,116 mi
Last recorded82,116 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA712 JVC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,116 miles

both front suspension upper ball joints have slight play

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust secure

front subframe o.s front mounting,bolt has been replaced/repaired with nut and bolt but secure

o.s front wheel bearing has slight play

rear exhaust mounts becoming perrished/unbonded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust braket snapped

poor welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,000 miles

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 53,000 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

floor pan & inner bulk head have rust patches

oil leak around engine

Fail 26 Oct 2011 50,173 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

floor pan & inner bulk head have rust patches

oil leak around engine

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,000 miles

slight play at nearside front suspension top radius arm

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 44,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,865 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,865 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Lower Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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A712 JVC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A712 JVC, 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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A712 JVC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 November 1983.

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