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A875 VHB

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,454 mi
Last recorded53,454 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA875 VHB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,454 miles

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

n/s/r floor slightly corroded and repaired previously from inside vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 49,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 49,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight bind on both rear brakes

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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A875 VHB is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 56,347 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A875 VHB, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A875 VHB is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 13 January 1984.

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