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A392 KFV

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,438 mi
Last recorded74,438 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA392 KFV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,438 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 74,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 74,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 74,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,952 miles

brake pipes covered with sealant, both inner sills covered with sealant, rear underbody some parts covered with sealant, underbody has surface rust, n/s/f tyre outer edge worn, n/s/f track rod end dust cover worn

o/s/f hub component has slight play, o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play,o/s/f tyre outer edge worn, o/s/f ball joint dust cover slightly worn, o/s/r trailing arm bush has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,699 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 68,692 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 68,692 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A392 KFV is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A392 KFV, 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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A392 KFV is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 September 1983.

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