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A578 OOD

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA578 OOD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 67,652 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 67,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd rear mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

areas of slight corrosion on bodywork

Fail 7 Oct 2020 66,228 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd rear mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion around body work

slight play in front wheels

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,187 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside mirror damage CTL

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 64,183 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all four lamps (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside mirror damage CTL

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,252 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2013 61,978 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f floor corroded and holed out of prescribed area

o/s/f inner steering joint has slight play

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear inner arches going rusty

offside front floor rusty (has been repaird inside car)

offside front inner arch rusty (outside prescribed area)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear inner arches going rusty

offside front floor rusty (has been repaird inside car)

offside front inner arch rusty (outside prescribed area)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,328 miles

n/s/f sill holed but not in prescribed area

o/s sill rusty but not holed

slight play in n/s/f top and bottom balljoints

Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/f sill holed but not in prescribed area

o/s sill rusty but not holed

slight play in n/s/f top and bottom balljoints

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre is starting to perrish

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,596 miles

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

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

indicators slow on idle, ok on fast idle??

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,524 miles

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

rear lamps slight colour mismatch

Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear lamps slight colour mismatch

Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,222 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 59,221 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,908 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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A578 OOD is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A578 OOD, 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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A578 OOD is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 March 1984.

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