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PUW 110Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,160 mi
Last recorded88,160 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUW 110Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,484 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,303 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,758 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 64,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Nut lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,239 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 21,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,983 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 2,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,391 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,391 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,028 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,960 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,158 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,193 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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PUW 110Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PUW 110Y, 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 PUW 110Y registered?

PUW 110Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 February 1983.

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The MOT history for PUW 110Y shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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