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A452 DRB

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,569 mi
Last recorded49,569 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA452 DRB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 49,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 49,307 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,295 miles

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

Offside Front Outer c/v boot clip missing but boot secure

Fail 13 Jan 2022 49,287 miles

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

Nearside Front slight fouling of flexible brake hose

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

Offside Front Outer c/v boot clip missing but boot secure

Offside Front slight fouling of flexible brake hose

Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,203 miles

Nearside Front slight fouling of flexible brake hose

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight fouling of flexible brake hose

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,872 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,720 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 48,720 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,461 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 46,416 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front subframe , offside rear mount adrift. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front disc backplate loose.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,698 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 47,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 47,656 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,986 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 46,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 46,449 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,939 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,239 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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A452 DRB is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A452 DRB, 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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A452 DRB is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 February 1984.

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