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PYH 487Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,410 mi
Last recorded12,410 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYH 487Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 12,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,356 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,225 miles

offside front floor pan corroded/fiber glass repair just outside prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2011 11,838 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 11,838 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor insecure

Pass 10 May 2010 11,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion to both front floors

slight exhaust blow fromt manifold to downpipe joint and centre to rear joint

Pass 15 May 2009 76,217 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

alot of old welded repairs to outer sills ,front floor,boot floor.

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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PYH 487Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PYH 487Y, 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 PYH 487Y registered?

PYH 487Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 13 June 1983.

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