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LCJ 928Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

52,150 mi
Last recorded52,150 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCJ 928Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 52,150 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,039 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 50,008 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe at front of tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,387 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner AND outer (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 46,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner AND outer (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 46,023 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,102 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 44,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,384 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 36,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,088 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,088 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,669 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,103 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 31,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,987 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 20,815 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 20,805 miles

Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

advise nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

Fail 16 Jun 2005 20,799 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

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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LCJ 928Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LCJ 928Y, 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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LCJ 928Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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