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APA 593Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

56,051 mi
Last recorded56,051 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 593Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 56,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard light switch and fog light switch sticky/ temperamental. Both front windscreen wiper ends split. Small crack in nearside rear light lens. Both Headlamps slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Benefit of doubt given, Recommend attention very soon) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has slight seepage.

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill areas (Recommend attention soon) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight wear in offside front inner tie rod. Front sub-frame bushes have slight movement.

Various areas of corrosion on floor area, around body of vehicle and both sill areas.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,371 miles

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

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on offside front inner wing

nearside steering rack gaiter split

Fail 13 Jul 2015 55,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on offside front inner wing

nearside steering rack gaiter split

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,405 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,398 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,219 miles

corrosion on offside outer sill

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip pad splitting

corrosion on both rear floorpans above rear subframe,rear mountings

corrosion on front bulkhead

corrosion on offside front inner sill(inside car)

corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch

excessive corrosion on nearside front inner sill(inside car)

front exhaust mounting bracket loose and fractured

front subframe,nearside rear rubber mounting unbonding

main battery power lead underneath of vehicle damaged

nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

rear subframe damaged

slight play in nearside front lower swivel ball joint

Fail 21 Apr 2012 54,219 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip pad splitting

corrosion on both rear floorpans above rear subframe,rear mountings

corrosion on front bulkhead

corrosion on offside front inner sill(inside car)

corrosion on offside outer sill

corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch

excessive corrosion on nearside front inner sill(inside car)

front exhaust mounting bracket loose and fractured

front subframe,nearside rear rubber mounting unbonding

main battery power lead underneath of vehicle damaged

nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

rear subframe damaged

slight play in nearside front lower swivel ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,869 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pedal anti slip pad splitting

corrosion on both rear floorpans

corrosion on front bulkhead

corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside front steering rack gaiter splitting

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn low

rear boot floor split and corroded

rear subframe damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,869 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal anti slip pad splitting

corrosion on both rear floorpans

corrosion on front bulkhead

corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside front steering rack gaiter splitting

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn low

rear boot floor split and corroded

rear subframe damaged

Fail 26 May 2011 53,651 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip pad splitting

corrosion on both rear floorpans above rear subframe,rear mountings

evidence of fuel leak under bonnet

front steering rack gaiters perishing

offside outer sill corroded

rear subframe damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 51,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on underside

Fail 25 May 2010 51,806 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on underside

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,622 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,605 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,675 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 13 Feb 2008 50,675 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,927 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 47,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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APA 593Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 APA 593Y, 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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APA 593Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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