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A183 HLJ

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,567 mi
Last recorded76,567 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA183 HLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,567 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 75,943 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 May 2021 75,937 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear sub frame corroded all over

Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,510 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 74,509 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,954 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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A183 HLJ is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A183 HLJ, 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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A183 HLJ is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 November 1983.

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