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A603 DPC

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,564 mi
Last recorded46,564 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA603 DPC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 46,508 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 46,508 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,158 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 46,158 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam +all lights inop (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,714 miles

sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 45,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front+rear (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,467 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 44,449 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,721 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 43,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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A603 DPC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 34,464 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A603 DPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A603 DPC registered?

A603 DPC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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