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A437 XMO

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,735 mi
Last recorded79,735 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA437 XMO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 79,735 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Fail 13 May 2014 79,735 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine oil leaks

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

Fail 13 May 2013 72,630 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

drivers seat moves os outer runner

vehicle has modified suspension,brakes,exhaust.wheels and seats

Pass 13 May 2013 72,630 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

drivers seat moves os outer runner

vehicle has modified suspension,brakes,exhaust.wheels and seats

Pass 11 May 2012 65,359 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 65,359 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,605 miles

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

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

Offside front caliper damp at hose union

Offside front caliper mounting requires retightening

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,234 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside has reairs to prescribed areas

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,225 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear floor drain hole corroding out

underside has reairs to prescribed areas

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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A437 XMO is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White 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 A437 XMO, 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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A437 XMO is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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