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A393 GJT

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

36,801 mi
Last recorded36,801 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA393 GJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 36,801 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 36,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 34,990 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,233 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 33,227 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

slight coolant leak n/s/f

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,806 miles

rear subframe corroded ns

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 11 Nov 2014 30,764 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear subframe corroded ns

Pass 30 Nov 2013 28,240 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear bulkhead corroded

nearside rear subframe mount corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 28,234 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear bulkhead corroded

nearside rear subframe mount corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,805 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear subframe mounts corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear bulkhead corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 23,218 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 23,156 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,445 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fog light switch slightly sticky

rear fuel pipe corroded

slight bind from both front brakes

Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,202 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 18,192 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,218 miles

n/s cv boot perrishing

o/s floor starting to rust

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,062 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 14,062 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 11,871 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 11,871 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front rack ends have play present with the offside being the worst

Pass 18 Nov 2005 10,106 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 10,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A393 GJT is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 A393 GJT, 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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A393 GJT is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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