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A752 KVG

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,567 mi
Last recorded2,567 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA752 KVG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 2,567 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,691 miles

unable to assertain the quality of repair due to underseal benefit of doubt given to customer.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 96,562 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,274 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,201 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 93,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 91,552 miles

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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A752 KVG is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 55,331 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 A752 KVG, 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 43 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 A752 KVG registered?

A752 KVG is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 25 November 1983.

Is A752 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A752 KVG shows 8 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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