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BPE 556Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 556Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,786 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot panel very corroded.

bothside front to rear sill are very corroded in places.

bothside front tyres inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.

offside front c.v gaiter partialy insecure.

offside front inner sill/ post very corroded marginal pass.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 38,764 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot panel very corroded.

bothside front to rear sill are very corroded in places.

bothside front tyres inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.

offside front inner sill/ post very corroded marginal pass.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,782 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 28,782 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrsion on rear sub frame and both doorsills

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,501 miles

ADVISE;wiper blades slightly worn/both front lower ball joints slightly worn.

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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BPE 556Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPE 556Y, 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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BPE 556Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 12 May 1983.

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