1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · A697 MFL
1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 60,289 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A697 MFL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2023
- 60,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A697 MFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E (A697 MFL) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2023 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: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (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: “Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both front sub frame mountings ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
A697 MFL Mileage History
- 30/06/202260,079 mi
- 01/07/202260,079 mi
- 13/06/202360,281 mi+202 mi
- 16/06/202360,289 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 4 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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