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A917 MKN

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,045 mi
Last recorded67,045 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA917 MKN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate has slight staining

Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,187 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 65,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 7 Jan 2006 65,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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A917 MKN is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 34,464 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A917 MKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A917 MKN is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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