1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · BBZ 815
1983 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 4,452 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BBZ 815 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2023
- 4,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BBZ 815 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E (BBZ 815) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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.
BBZ 815 Mileage History
- 05/03/20223,051 mi
- 04/03/20234,452 mi+1,401 mi
Average of roughly 1,406 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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