MOT Status
Mileage
99,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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GKL 474Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 GKL 474Y, 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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GKL 474Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 13 May 1983.
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