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A61 GPF

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,131 mi
Last recorded98,131 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA61 GPF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,873 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,024 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 80,024 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (165/60R12) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (165/60R12) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 58,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 58,707 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 58,686 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer SILL PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PLAY IN ALL FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS

Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer SILL PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PLAY IN ALL FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,226 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 32,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,020 miles

Advise slight leaks on exhaust

Advise slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

advise corrosion on sills and floors and inner sills

advise underside heavily coated in undershield paint,also over brake lines

Pass 10 Oct 2009 26,964 miles

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

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

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

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

many old repaires to floor & sills

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,471 miles

Corrosion in O/S outer sill

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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A61 GPF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A61 GPF, 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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A61 GPF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 May 1984.

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