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SMR 941Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,677 mi
Last recorded14,677 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 941Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,677 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 14,677 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

courtesy / passing switch not working

handbrake reserve travel reducing

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Jan 2006 14,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

courtesy / passing switch not working

hand brake reserve travel reducing

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

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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SMR 941Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SMR 941Y, 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 SMR 941Y registered?

SMR 941Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 February 1983.

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