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A966 HEA

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA966 HEA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,348 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 68,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 68,221 miles

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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A966 HEA is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A966 HEA, 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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What year was A966 HEA registered?

A966 HEA is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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The MOT history for A966 HEA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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