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ADC 308Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,642 mi
Last recorded64,642 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E64,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 308Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 64,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 64,556 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 64,556 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,762 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 62,652 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 62,643 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 19 May 2010 62,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,852 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,849 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 585,422 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 585,421 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,999 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 57,999 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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ADC 308Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,642 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 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADC 308Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was ADC 308Y registered?

ADC 308Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 2 March 1983.

Is ADC 308Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADC 308Y shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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