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A25 GHH

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 GHH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened multi spots (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan x2 near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened multi spots (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan x2 near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,022 miles

coolant leak

fuel pipe is perished to fuel filter bowl

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,004 miles

Advise near side front floor is damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,983 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to nearside rear inner upper wheel arch

Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 81,039 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 81,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,630 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,432 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 79,389 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,519 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 78,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,335 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 76,335 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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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A25 GHH is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A25 GHH, 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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A25 GHH is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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