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EFR 598Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,275 mi
Last recorded77,275 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFR 598Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,275 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,850 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. †NEAR SIDE RADIUS ARM BEARINGS WORN

Fail 28 Nov 2006 70,850 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 66,231 miles

offside rear tyre one legal limit slight movement in offside ball joint offside rear shocker slightly weak on rebound

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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EFR 598Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFR 598Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFR 598Y registered?

EFR 598Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is EFR 598Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFR 598Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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