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NFO 874

1983 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFO 874
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,546 miles

Both dip beam patterns just met requirements

Entire front end of the vehicle is corroded but at no point is it excessive

N/s c.v boot deteriorated

O/s door bottom edge corroded, not creating a sharp edge

O/s/r damper mount slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 58,515 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter, mount excessively corroded (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play when vehicle is supporting itself (2.2.B.1f)

Both dip beam patterns just met requirements

Entire front end of the vehicle is corroded but at no point is it excessive

N/s c.v boot deteriorated

O/s door bottom edge corroded, not creating a sharp edge

O/s/r damper mount slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,284 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

Coolant fan detached

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pump bracket correded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both number plates deteriorated

Coolant fan detached

Fuel pump bracket correded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,708 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust front mounting loose.

front no/plate slight damage.

fuel filter mounting corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 51,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,515 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,157 miles

Chasis corroded

Head light beam patterns poor

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog light tell tail light N/W

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 49,157 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Chasis corroded

Head light beam patterns poor

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog light tell tail light N/W

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,857 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,047 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 43,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,136 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 89,132 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fog lamp fitted but does not work

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,936 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,034 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 29,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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NFO 874 is a 1983 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFO 874, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NFO 874 is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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