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A41 XUK

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,656 mi
Last recorded56,656 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto40,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA41 XUK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,656 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all protruding slightly ()

Fail 31 Jul 2021 56,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective loose in the clamp (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all protruding slightly ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre section on (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 54,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket on back plate/trailing arm (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,438 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 52,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,798 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim needs to be checked on retest (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,376 miles

both front inner cv gaiters slightly leaking grease

Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner cv gaiters slightly looseing grease

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,883 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,175 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,616 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 48,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,246 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 48,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,547 miles

Oil leak

offside inner c.v gaiter insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2008 45,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside inner c.v gaiter insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,692 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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A41 XUK is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A41 XUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A41 XUK is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 6 April 1984.

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