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A480 ERC

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,706 mi
Last recorded32,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto40,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 ERC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,706 miles

extensive welding repairs at vehicle underside

rear subframe corroded

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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A480 ERC is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A480 ERC, 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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What year was A480 ERC registered?

A480 ERC is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 9 April 1984.

Is A480 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A480 ERC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A480 ERC have outstanding finance?

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