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VJH 724Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,551 mi
Last recorded45,551 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJH 724Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,551 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,526 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,469 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,249 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,863 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,761 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 44,700 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front wheel noisy when spun

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/front wheel noisy when spun

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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VJH 724Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VJH 724Y, 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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VJH 724Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 May 1983.

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