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MDM 534Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,201 mi
Last recorded80,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDM 534Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 80,070 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded and weak

Offside Front sill to inner arch corroded and weak

Fail 28 May 2019 80,070 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded and weak

Offside Front sill to inner arch corroded and weak

Pass 21 Apr 2018 79,542 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 79,541 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 78,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 78,791 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rearvtyre flat

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,783 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,783 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,185 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 78,174 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 78,116 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 78,116 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 77,666 miles

up and down in n/s/front hub

Pass 20 May 2006 69,979 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 15 May 2006 69,979 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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MDM 534Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MDM 534Y, 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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MDM 534Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 January 1983.

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