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SNY 578Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,201 mi
Last recorded42,201 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNY 578Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 42,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 42,035 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,017 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 419,400 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 419,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,940 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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SNY 578Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SNY 578Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNY 578Y registered?

SNY 578Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 April 1983.

Is SNY 578Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNY 578Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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