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5379 RO

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,774 mi
Last recorded50,774 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5379 RO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 50,774 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 50,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 5,400 miles

advise slight brake imbalance on front brakes

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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5379 RO 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 5379 RO, 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 5379 RO registered?

5379 RO is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is 5379 RO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5379 RO 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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