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DLO 313Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,464 mi
Last recorded34,464 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLO 313Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,464 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 34,461 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,587 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 33,587 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFF-SIDE FRONT FLOOR RUSTY

Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Corrosion inner wing O/S/F

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 33,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 33,102 miles

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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DLO 313Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DLO 313Y, 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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What year was DLO 313Y registered?

DLO 313Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 20 April 1983.

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