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HNM 163Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,920 mi
Last recorded70,920 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNM 163Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 70,920 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 70,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,478 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,390 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 69,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 68,526 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 68,477 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

light surface rust on rear subframe

surface rust on nearside rear jacking point

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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HNM 163Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red 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 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 HNM 163Y, 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 HNM 163Y registered?

HNM 163Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is HNM 163Y safe to buy?

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