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A154 NVX

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,836 mi
Last recorded74,836 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA154 NVX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,836 miles

general body corrosion

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking and perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,174 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

deterioration of both rear tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,341 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Over sized wheel & tyres fitted

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 72,378 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,378 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,046 miles

slight wear noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 64,755 miles

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fluctuation to 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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A154 NVX is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A154 NVX, 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 A154 NVX registered?

A154 NVX is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 September 1983.

Is A154 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A154 NVX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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