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BBC 267Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,801 mi
Last recorded76,801 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBC 267Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,801 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 76,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 76,787 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 76,774 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front sub frame rubber mounts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,692 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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BBC 267Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BBC 267Y, 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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BBC 267Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 February 1983.

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