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A919 HBJ

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,340 mi
Last recorded81,340 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA919 HBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,340 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,327 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,309 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,197 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to o/s/f floorpan

Fail 10 Jul 2013 82,193 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to o/s/f floorpan

Pass 21 May 2012 75,125 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions high

nearside front wheel nut washer missing

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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A919 HBJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 56,347 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 Sprite fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A919 HBJ, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A919 HBJ registered?

A919 HBJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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