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A599 PEG

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA599 PEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 98,223 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 98,223 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt anchors loose (5.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 54,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 54,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,030 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front anti rollbar bushes perished

o/s/r and n/s/r floorpans corroded

various componets greased

Fail 24 Jul 2014 44,029 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front anti rollbar bushes perished

o/s/r and n/s/r floorpans corroded

various componets greased

Fail 2 Jul 2014 64,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,470 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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A599 PEG is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A599 PEG, 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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A599 PEG is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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