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A126 JNF

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA126 JNF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,828 miles

Play in steering rack

osr suspension bush worn

Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,572 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour all (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Body has slight corrosion both 'A' panels (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,192 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Apr 2014 86,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2011 85,170 miles

repairs under taken for mot

Fail 20 Apr 2011 85,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust blow at joint

Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,698 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 83,698 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 81,447 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 81,447 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 788,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 75,705 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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A126 JNF is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A126 JNF, 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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A126 JNF is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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