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A983 RNW

1984 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,487 mi
Last recorded48,487 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA983 RNW
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,487 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,977 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 43,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,153 miles

see advisory sheet 971641280257

Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,153 miles

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

wheel arches corroded

Oil leak

both o/s tyres wearing low

cut to o/s/f tyre cord not exposed

front number plate slightly insecure

movement in both front upper ball joints

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,843 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,030 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 41,021 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 38,788 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2005 38,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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A983 RNW is a 1984 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A983 RNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A983 RNW registered?

A983 RNW is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 14 February 1984.

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