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OHS 43Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,835 mi
Last recorded65,835 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHS 43Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 65,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 65,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 65,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 64,705 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,699 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 64,679 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 64,679 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 52,301 miles

front top & bottom ball joint rubber boots split.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 52,301 miles

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

front top & bottom ball joint rubber boots split.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,301 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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OHS 43Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OHS 43Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OHS 43Y registered?

OHS 43Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 May 1983.

Is OHS 43Y safe to buy?

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