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DDG 396Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,612 mi
Last recorded32,612 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 396Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,612 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 32,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 31,418 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,910 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,394 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 30,394 miles

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective nut missing from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,692 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,973 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 25,873 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 25,646 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,228 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,706 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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DDG 396Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DDG 396Y, 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 DDG 396Y registered?

DDG 396Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 May 1983.

Is DDG 396Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDG 396Y shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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