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LFW 352Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,610 mi
Last recorded50,610 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFW 352Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 50,610 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 50,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,294 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,746 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,854 miles

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

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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LFW 352Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LFW 352Y, 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 LFW 352Y registered?

LFW 352Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is LFW 352Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFW 352Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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