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A758 AUF

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA758 AUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 94,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 93,961 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,856 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 93,631 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both wiper arm springs weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2018 92,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 88,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,170 miles

some deterioration in steering rack gators.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,170 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,682 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,511 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 25 Aug 2012 78,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 May 2011 68,009 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 68,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2010 68,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,217 miles

some corrosion showing in o/s outer sill panel.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 43,676 miles

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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A758 AUF is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A758 AUF, 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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A758 AUF is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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