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NPO 4Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,381 mi
Last recorded62,381 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 4Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 62,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 61,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,832 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE, FRONT ENGINE STABILIZER MOUNT BROKEN.

ADVISE, n/s/f tyre mis-shaped.

ADVISE, n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,550 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play front ball joints

slight play in front hub

Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play front ball joints

slight play in front hub

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,580 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hose ferrules corroed

n/s/r brake has slight bind

slight play in front hubs and ball joints

Fail 4 Jun 2008 53,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hose ferrules corroed

n/s/r brake has slight bind

slight play in front hubs and ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,630 miles

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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NPO 4Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPO 4Y, 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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NPO 4Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 July 1983.

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