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VIA 1210

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Other 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,323 mi
Last recorded6,323 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 1210
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2021 6,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 5,343 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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VIA 1210 is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,380cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VIA 1210, 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 VIA 1210 registered?

VIA 1210 is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is VIA 1210 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIA 1210 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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