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GEV 526Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,543 mi
Last recorded63,543 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto34,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEV 526Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,543 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 63,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,371 miles

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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GEV 526Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GEV 526Y, 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 GEV 526Y registered?

GEV 526Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is GEV 526Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEV 526Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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