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CFA 913Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,733 mi
Last recorded33,733 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFA 913Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 33,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 32,443 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Osf and nsf seats slightly loose

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Fail 16 Jun 2022 32,433 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Osf and nsf seat slightly loose

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,193 miles

engine slightly smokey

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,798 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 287,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside engine mounting deteriorated

offside engine mounting deteriorated

steering rack insecure

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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CFA 913Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFA 913Y, 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 CFA 913Y registered?

CFA 913Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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