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A277 HVC

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA277 HVC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,989 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 63,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front floor to sill slightly corroded and inadequet repair

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front floor slightly corroded but welded from inside

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,213 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

both front floors surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2016 60,192 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

floors have slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 59,400 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 59,400 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

accelerator cable sticking

brake pedal low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,569 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 51,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Underbody,sills and subframes corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,823 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 49,823 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 49,699 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,590 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 48,580 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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A277 HVC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 A277 HVC, 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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A277 HVC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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