MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,730 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various small oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
service brake has only just met the required efficiency - 51%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight exhaust blow front pipe joint
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
slight exhaust blow front pipe joint
Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DVR 228Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 DVR 228Y, 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 DVR 228Y registered?
DVR 228Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 February 1983.
Is DVR 228Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DVR 228Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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