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A842 XWG

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,214 mi
Last recorded86,214 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA842 XWG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 86,214 miles

Central side skirts fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front top dust cover starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front headlight aims on higher limits

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight surface rust on front floor

Offside Front slight surface rust on front floor

Offside Front steering arm gatior cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom front lower dust cover starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front doors flushed (no outer handles)

windows open at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2020 84,390 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,165 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 84,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,735 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,730 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 82,636 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 82,630 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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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A842 XWG is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A842 XWG, 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 A842 XWG registered?

A842 XWG is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 17 November 1983.

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