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DVR 228Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,730 mi
Last recorded34,730 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVR 228Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 34,730 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 34,593 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,196 miles

various small oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2020 33,666 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

service brake has only just met the required efficiency - 51%

Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 32,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 30,411 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,200 miles

slight exhaust blow front pipe joint

Fail 29 Nov 2014 25,200 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,112 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 21,112 miles

Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,440 miles

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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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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DVR 228Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 February 1983.

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