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A977 SSP

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,572 mi
Last recorded9,572 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA977 SSP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2020 9,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 9,572 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 8,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 8,388 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 95,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2013 95,156 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2012 94,224 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2011 93,569 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 92,094 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2009 90,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 89,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 88,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 86,748 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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A977 SSP is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A977 SSP, 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 A977 SSP registered?

A977 SSP is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 December 1983.

Is A977 SSP safe to buy?

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