MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,585 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTY 397Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VTY 397Y, 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 VTY 397Y registered?
VTY 397Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 June 1983.
Is VTY 397Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTY 397Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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