1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.3L Petrol · A497 LKN
1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 99,463 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A497 LKN Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2025
- 99,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A497 LKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E (A497 LKN) between April 2010 and May 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”.
A497 LKN Mileage History
- 24/04/201066,238 mi
- 01/05/201066,240 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/201166,749 mi+509 mi
- 10/04/201366,749 mi
- 11/03/201598,920 mi+32,171 mi
- 30/09/201699,086 mi+166 mi
- 09/02/201899,150 mi+64 mi
- 04/06/202099,176 mi+26 mi
- 18/08/202099,221 mi+45 mi
- 21/10/202199,329 mi+108 mi
- 11/11/202399,367 mi+38 mi
- 22/03/202499,380 mi+13 mi
- 09/05/202599,413 mi+33 mi
- 17/05/202599,463 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 2,206 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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