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A86 NHK

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,162 mi
Last recorded82,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA86 NHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,162 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,070 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 82,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,884 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 81,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 81,362 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 81,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 81,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,101 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 81,101 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

electrical supply cable not secured suffiently at offside rear

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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A86 NHK is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A86 NHK, 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 A86 NHK registered?

A86 NHK is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 November 1983.

Is A86 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A86 NHK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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