1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · A905 FLY
1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 9,620 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A905 FLY Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2013
- 9,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A905 FLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E (A905 FLY) between September 2006 and February 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
A905 FLY Mileage History
- 30/09/200684,165 mi
- 04/11/200684,368 mi+203 mi
- 21/11/200798,607 mi+14,239 mi
- 21/11/200798,607 mi
- 30/10/200899,187 mi+580 mi
- 06/10/2009200 mi-98,987 mi
- 08/10/2009220 mi+20 mi
- 27/09/2010280 mi+60 mi
- 01/02/20139,620 mi+9,340 mi
Average of roughly -11,757 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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