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A522 MNG

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,647 mi
Last recorded10,647 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA522 MNG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 10,647 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,854 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 52,850 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A522 MNG is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A522 MNG, 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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What year was A522 MNG registered?

A522 MNG is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A522 MNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A522 MNG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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