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A884 HWD

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,305 mi
Last recorded83,305 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA884 HWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,628 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 82,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

prepared as rally car.

Pass 8 May 2014 82,425 miles

prepared as rally car.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,819 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,442 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,388 miles

front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,384 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 77,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 77,020 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

long foot brake travel// front to rear metal brake pipe corroded//

marks in n/s of windscreen // wiper pivots worn

noise both front wheel bearings

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perish cracked and sighns of grease weap

play wear o/s of steering rack/// slight play n/s/f top ball joint

rear valance corroded///under body rust

Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,500 miles

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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A884 HWD is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A884 HWD, 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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A884 HWD is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 December 1983.

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