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A536 VGP

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,846 mi
Last recorded22,846 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA536 VGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 22,846 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 22,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 22,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 22,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 22,102 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 22,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,775 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 21,489 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,063 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 21,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 20,366 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 20,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,627 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 19,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 19,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 19,001 miles

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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A536 VGP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A536 VGP, 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 A536 VGP registered?

A536 VGP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 April 1984.

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