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A905 FLY

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,620 mi
Last recorded9,620 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA905 FLY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 9,620 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted stereo system built in rear of vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2009 200 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet insecure

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted stereo system built in rear of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 98,607 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 98,607 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 84,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 84,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A905 FLY is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A905 FLY, 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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A905 FLY is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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