1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · A682 HLN
1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 20,323 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024. Taxed until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A682 HLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/11/2025
- 20,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A682 HLN 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 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E (A682 HLN) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Steering wheel rim likely to become detached centre nut loose (2.2.1 (c) (ii))”; “Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
A682 HLN Mileage History
- 11/07/202217,698 mi
- 18/08/202217,715 mi+17 mi
- 07/08/202318,716 mi+1,001 mi
- 08/08/202318,716 mi
- 11/11/202520,323 mi+1,607 mi
Average of roughly 787 miles per year across 5 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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