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A371 DPM

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,991 mi
Last recorded70,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA371 DPM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2022 70,991 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill, tack welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill, tack welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired A pillar/bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

main beam tell tale light inoperative

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,991 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,851 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,645 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 50,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A371 DPM is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A371 DPM, 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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A371 DPM is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 October 1983.

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