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CJT 621Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,363 mi
Last recorded66,363 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJT 621Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,363 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear radius arm bearings/bushes have slight wear

hazard warning lights not working

Fail 24 Oct 2022 64,323 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake leaking brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hazard warning lights not working

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 61,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,775 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 58,725 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 58,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 55,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,241 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 50,241 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 481,504 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,133 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 48,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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CJT 621Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CJT 621Y, 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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CJT 621Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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