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UHJ 291Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,330 mi
Last recorded10,330 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 291Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 10,330 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 9,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 7,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 6,804 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 6,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 5,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 4,394 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

modified sports suspension fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 3,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 2,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,629 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 98,629 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 92,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 92,423 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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UHJ 291Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UHJ 291Y, 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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UHJ 291Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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