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DRK 553Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,453 mi
Last recorded47,453 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRK 553Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 May 2006 47,453 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERICH.N/S/F SHOCK STARTING TO DAMP.SERFICE RUST STARTING ON MOST OF THE UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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DRK 553Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DRK 553Y, 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 DRK 553Y registered?

DRK 553Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 April 1983.

Is DRK 553Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRK 553Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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