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BNR 546Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,614 mi
Last recorded47,614 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNR 546Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 47,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,110 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 27,043 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 26,961 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 23,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,685 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 23,676 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,427 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,777 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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BNR 546Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 34,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNR 546Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNR 546Y registered?

BNR 546Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 14 February 1983.

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