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A449 JFP

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,226 mi
Last recorded55,226 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA449 JFP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,226 miles

All road wheels protrude arches

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle highly modified

Pass 19 May 2016 55,226 miles

All wheels protruding arches

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside & offside (2.5.B.1a)

Non standard engine and front subframe

Vehicle highly modified for other use

Vehicle wiring loom & ECU insecure throughout vehicle

Fail 12 May 2016 55,226 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure BRAKE PEDAL SECURING PIN LOOSE (3.5.1l)

Centre Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted master cylinder & brake assembly under dashboard (3.6.A.2a)

Driver's seat insecure bolts loose at front (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Fuel pipe insecure along bulkhead running to rear of vehicle (7.2.1)

Front Steering column retaining device insecure COLUMN SECURING PIN LOOSE (2.1.6)

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure ALL HARNESS SECURING HOOPS LOOSE (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing hub split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure ALL HARNESS SECURING HOOPS LOOSE (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat insecure bolts loose at front (6.2.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure COLUMN APPEARS TO BE LOOSE NEARSIDE AN OFFSIDE FIXINGS ALONG DASHBOARD (2.1.2d)

All wheels protruding arches

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Non standard engine and front subframe

Vehicle highly modified for other use

Vehicle wiring loom & ECU insecure throughout vehicle

fuel line slightly fouling against steering rack running to back of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2015 55,099 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

vehicle highly modified

Fail 28 May 2015 55,099 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

dash insecure

unable to fully inspect vehicle suspention due to being to low

vehicle highly modified

exhaust very low

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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A449 JFP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A449 JFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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A449 JFP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 June 1984.

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