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A854 NYC

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,845 mi
Last recorded61,845 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA854 NYC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 61,845 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 61,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 61,533 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,512 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 61,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 60,535 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 59,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,474 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside of vehicle rusted.

Fail 27 May 2014 59,377 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside of vehicle rusted.

Pass 31 May 2013 57,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Brake binding

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sills Corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 57,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 May 2012 53,707 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 53,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 16 May 2011 50,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 50,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 47,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 46,866 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 46,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,774 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 46,767 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,915 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 42,915 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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A854 NYC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A854 NYC, 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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A854 NYC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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