1984 Austin MINI Sprite 1.0L Petrol · A48 HFP
1984 Austin MINI Sprite (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1984. Recorded mileage 13,826 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI SPRITE
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A48 HFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 13,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A48 HFP Mileage History
- 26/05/202211,272 mi
- 16/06/202312,546 mi+1,274 mi
- 21/06/202312,549 mi+3 mi
- 18/06/202413,824 mi+1,275 mi
- 21/06/202413,826 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A48 HFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Austin Mini Sprite (A48 HFP) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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