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A165 MRO

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,407 mi
Last recorded19,407 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA165 MRO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,407 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,979 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,734 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 9,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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A165 MRO is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A165 MRO, 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 A165 MRO registered?

A165 MRO is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A165 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A165 MRO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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