MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,658 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both front tyres poor condition
os rear tyre poor condition
Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both front tyres poor condition
os rear tyre poor condition
welding repairs to subframes and underbody
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
welding repairs to rear subframe and on floor pans, other rust apparent
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Battery insecure
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
niose in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
niose from rear brake,s when in operation
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?
Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A285 MTA is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 55,331 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 Sprite fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A285 MTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A285 MTA is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 29 November 1983.
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