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A949 OFO

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA949 OFO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2015 97,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,905 miles

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,454 miles

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

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

advise poor condition of body work

advise poor condition of welding

both rear radis arms are sized n/s rear tyre close to limit

Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,449 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both rear radis arms are sized n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,580 miles

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

advise condition of body work

advise corrosion on boot floor

advise corrosion on both floors

Fail 13 Jul 2012 92,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

advise condition of body work

advise corrosion on boot floor

advise corrosion on both floors

Pass 27 Jun 2011 89,441 miles

Advise condition of body

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 89,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise condition of bodywork

Pass 26 May 2010 85,559 miles

advise corrosion on both floor and inner sills

Fail 22 May 2010 85,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise corrosion on both floor and inner sills

Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 81,254 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 76,995 miles

slight play in swivel joints.many areas of welding repairs.slight dampness in nearside front brake area ? engine rquires attention

Fail 22 Sep 2006 76,928 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

o/s/rear floor been welded and coverd in sealer

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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A949 OFO is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A949 OFO, 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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A949 OFO is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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