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GTT 229Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,367 mi
Last recorded97,367 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTT 229Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2024 97,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 97,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,039 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,539 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,530 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 96,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 96,083 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,426 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 95,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 94,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 94,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 94,393 miles

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

O/s/f subframe mounting bush unbonding

O/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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GTT 229Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GTT 229Y, 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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What year was GTT 229Y registered?

GTT 229Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 May 1983.

Is GTT 229Y safe to buy?

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