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JWC 978Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,191 mi
Last recorded49,191 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 978Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,907 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Small hole in nearside front outer sill.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,894 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Small hole in nearside front outer sill.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,418 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 43,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,248 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 39,248 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight water leak

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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JWC 978Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JWC 978Y, 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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JWC 978Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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