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A170 YDP

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,248 mi
Last recorded1,248 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 YDP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 1,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 745 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 373 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 353 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 8 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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A170 YDP is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange 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 A170 YDP, 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 A170 YDP registered?

A170 YDP is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 September 1983.

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The MOT history for A170 YDP 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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