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A74 GDF

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,377 mi
Last recorded17,377 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA74 GDF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 17,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 64,076 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor , by sub frame mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch , rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer wheel arch rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch front of wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure floor fractured (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay / bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

wheel nuts of different types fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,468 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 67,461 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 66,570 miles

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

vehicle under side slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,990 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,403 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,225 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 64,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008
Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 69,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking 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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A74 GDF is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A74 GDF, 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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A74 GDF is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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