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A876 ABD

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

38,305 mi
Last recorded38,305 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA876 ABD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,305 miles

slight corrosion patches underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2022 38,305 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight corrosion patches underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,927 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 68,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cone knuckle joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both tyres worn on inner edge and n/s tyre close to legal limit.

Nearside driveshaft not fully located onto gearbox spline.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cone knuckle joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cone knuckle joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cone knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both tyres worn on inner edge and n/s tyre close to legal limit.

Nearside driveshaft not fully located onto gearbox spline.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,631 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 68,261 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 68,261 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,237 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,099 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,099 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 68,099 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,951 miles

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,946 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,327 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,448 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 66,425 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake pipe union slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 66,341 miles

nearside and offside floors corroded but not considered excessive

slight corrosion to body outside offside seatbelt mounting

Pass 17 May 2007 66,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 65,959 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 65,959 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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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A876 ABD is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 A876 ABD, 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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A876 ABD is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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