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ELO 991Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,476 mi
Last recorded94,476 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELO 991Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear.

vehicle has been heavily undersealed.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 93,570 miles

front number plate damaged

suspension ride hight low

Fail 8 Oct 2009 93,565 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light binding in l/h front brake

perishing on two front tyres

Pass 1 May 2008 92,868 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

solid type front sub frame moutnings fitted

solid type sub frame mounting fitted on left hand front rear mounting

Fail 30 Apr 2008 92,863 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

solid type sub frame mounting fitted on left hand front rear mounting

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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ELO 991Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELO 991Y, 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 ELO 991Y registered?

ELO 991Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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