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RNH 176Y

1983 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

533 mi
Last recorded533 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 176Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 533 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 531 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jul 2006 531 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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RNH 176Y is a 1983 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNH 176Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RNH 176Y?

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What year was RNH 176Y registered?

RNH 176Y is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RNH 176Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNH 176Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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