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UCF 117Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

16,657 mi
Last recorded16,657 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCF 117Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 16,657 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 16,490 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 16,490 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 126,112 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 126,112 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 12,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

N/S inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,907 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 11,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Sep 2007 11,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,537 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2005 11,530 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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UCF 117Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 UCF 117Y, 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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UCF 117Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 February 1983.

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