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A176 SYN

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,274 mi
Last recorded31,274 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA176 SYN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 31,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Note vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2017 30,571 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear subframe offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle standing

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Oct 2017 30,571 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion rear subframe offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle standing

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,371 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 27,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Too High (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat Seatbelt not retaining (5.2.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column retaining device insecure Insecure to steering rack (2.1.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,654 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 25,654 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,416 miles

boot floor

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,411 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

boot floor

both rear tyres cracking

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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A176 SYN is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A176 SYN, 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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A176 SYN is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 September 1983.

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