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A779 WAM

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,412 mi
Last recorded42,412 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA779 WAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 42,412 miles

Rear sub frame yeal panel corroded

car covered under neath with under seal

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,377 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,299 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 42,299 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,193 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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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A779 WAM is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A779 WAM, 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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What year was A779 WAM registered?

A779 WAM is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A779 WAM safe to buy?

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