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A171 LWL

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,150 mi
Last recorded61,150 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 LWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 61,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 60,731 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 60,464 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 60,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 60,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,853 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 59,409 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 58,986 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 58,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 58,524 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,926 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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A171 LWL is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A171 LWL, 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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A171 LWL is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 October 1983.

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The MOT history for A171 LWL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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