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A544 XMP

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,629 mi
Last recorded43,629 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA544 XMP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,629 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicator lights dim when operated on hazards

nearside headlight admitting dim light

Pass 26 Oct 2007 322,627 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 322,576 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,772 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 31,771 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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A544 XMP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A544 XMP, 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 A544 XMP registered?

A544 XMP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 April 1984.

Is A544 XMP safe to buy?

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