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CAY 83Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,094 mi
Last recorded54,094 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAY 83Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,094 miles

slight corrosion on floor

Fail 6 Feb 2009 48,312 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

underbody of car covered in snow

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,312 miles

underbody of car covered in snow

Pass 29 Sep 2006 92,724 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 92,724 miles

Nearside 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)

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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CAY 83Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAY 83Y, 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 CAY 83Y registered?

CAY 83Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is CAY 83Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAY 83Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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