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A285 BWV

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

60,075 mi
Last recorded60,075 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA285 BWV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 60,075 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2021 59,434 miles

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 24 Mar 2021 59,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.89% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar at inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar holed at inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,646 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 58,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 58,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on cv gaitor (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,026 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,859 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 52,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 52,354 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 51,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2013 51,289 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,160 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,638 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 46,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,279 miles

nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit.

offside rear tyre is cracking on the outer edge+side wall.

Fail 26 May 2009 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit.

offside rear tyre is cracking on the outer edge+side wall.

Pass 19 May 2008 43,908 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 May 2007 41,596 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 41,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,874 miles

Oil leak

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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A285 BWV is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A285 BWV, 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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A285 BWV is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 October 1983.

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