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A789 RTU

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,383 mi
Last recorded70,383 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA789 RTU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,383 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,914 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,681 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,569 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 64,093 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 64,082 miles

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

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

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2006 59,676 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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A789 RTU is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A789 RTU, 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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What year was A789 RTU registered?

A789 RTU is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A789 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A789 RTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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