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VKY 298Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKY 298Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,397 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 89,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,107 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,107 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,202 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower front trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 21 Apr 2021 88,202 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower front trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 May 2019 87,689 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 24 May 2019 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion various corrosion at rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 85,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with chalk (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion various corrosion at rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth rotated (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned & adjusted both front washer jets (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Re secured bulb holder (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2015 83,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 May 2014 82,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 82,019 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 79,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,116 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,513 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 76,364 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 747,081 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 747,081 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 77,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,765 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 70,765 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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VKY 298Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VKY 298Y, 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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VKY 298Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 June 1983.

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