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EWK 941Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,224 mi
Last recorded31,224 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 941Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,224 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,037 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 31,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,885 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2017 30,885 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 30,566 miles

standard reg plates fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2016 30,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

standard reg plates fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,438 miles

standard reg plates fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2015 30,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

standard reg plates fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2014 30,007 miles

standard reg plates fitted at inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2014 30,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

standard reg plates fitted at inspection

Pass 9 May 2013 29,220 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 29,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,098 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,894 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 28,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,963 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 26,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 19 May 2007 25,025 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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EWK 941Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EWK 941Y, 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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EWK 941Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 May 1983.

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