1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · BBC 267Y
1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1983. Recorded mileage 76,801 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BBC 267Y Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
- 76,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BBC 267Y 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 (BBC 267Y) between July 2024 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2024 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front sub frame rubber mounts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
BBC 267Y Mileage History
- 30/07/202476,774 mi
- 01/08/202476,787 mi+13 mi
- 22/08/202476,801 mi+14 mi
- 22/08/202476,801 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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