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ELD 962Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,277 mi
Last recorded22,277 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELD 962Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 22,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 20,746 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 20,490 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 19,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 18,410 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 18,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,368 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 18,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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ELD 962Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 34,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELD 962Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ELD 962Y registered?

ELD 962Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is ELD 962Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELD 962Y shows 8 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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