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A729 VMG

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

20,467 mi
Last recorded20,467 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA729 VMG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 20,467 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 20,466 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 20,321 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 20,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 20,269 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 20,119 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 20,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,016 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,959 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,811 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,430 miles

Advise all 4 tyres starting to perish.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,298 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 19,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,096 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,789 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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A729 VMG is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 34,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A729 VMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A729 VMG is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A729 VMG safe to buy?

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