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EDV 601Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 601Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,592 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,386 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 78,838 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 78,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 78,476 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 75,744 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode † †slight corrosion in boot floor † †slight corrosion to o/s & n/s floor pan

Pass 10 May 2006 73,595 miles

Rear subframe starting to corrode. † †Slight play in rear radius arm bushes. † †Slight play in front suspension joints.

Fail 3 May 2006 73,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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EDV 601Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDV 601Y, 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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EDV 601Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 January 1983.

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