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RKG 752Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKG 752Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,661 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 32,652 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 18 May 2013 32,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 81,974 miles

both rear inner wheelarches rusting

seat belts removed and bucket seats and harneses fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,126 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 19,126 miles

Centre Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 15,784 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RKG 752Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RKG 752Y, 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 RKG 752Y registered?

RKG 752Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 March 1983.

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