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A897 FLF

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,276 mi
Last recorded39,276 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA897 FLF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 36,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 36,241 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 35,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 33,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 29,599 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,884 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 26,726 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 26,723 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,506 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 25,503 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,287 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,111 miles

Slight oil leak at gearbox selector

Slight play offside front hub assembly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,586 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 24,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,507 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,507 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 24,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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A897 FLF is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 55,331 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 A897 FLF, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A897 FLF is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A897 FLF safe to buy?

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