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ABW 251H

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,005 mi
Last recorded3,005 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 251H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 3,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 2,385 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 2,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front to rear brake pipe front joint check type

Pass 3 Jun 2016 1,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 156 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 65,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 64,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,253 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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ABW 251H is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White 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 ABW 251H, 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 ABW 251H registered?

ABW 251H is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 June 1983.

Is ABW 251H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 251H 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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