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A27 VHB

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,894 mi
Last recorded12,894 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 VHB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 12,894 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 12,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 12,281 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 12,281 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 10,513 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,154 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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A27 VHB is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A27 VHB, 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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What year was A27 VHB registered?

A27 VHB is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A27 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 VHB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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