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A743 BDL

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,756 mi
Last recorded63,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA743 BDL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 63,523 miles

under side of car undercoated

Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,319 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 62,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 61,373 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 61,252 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 61,216 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?

Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
brake recording little or no effort 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
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A743 BDL is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 56,347 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Sprite fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A743 BDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A743 BDL registered?

A743 BDL is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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