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A122 BBD

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

810 mi
Last recorded810 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA122 BBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 810 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting exc movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 1 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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A122 BBD is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,312cc 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 A122 BBD, 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 A122 BBD registered?

A122 BBD is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A122 BBD 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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