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A653 JDH

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

18,609 mi
Last recorded18,609 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA653 JDH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 18,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 15,895 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 13,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise the driver on body work

Fail 31 Jan 2022 13,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification inadequate repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

driver advised on various areas of bodywork that may be considered sharp in future but acceptable at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2021 11,223 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 11,181 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 8,001 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 8,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,071 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 57,071 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front on limet (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 28,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 98,421 miles

car custized

Pass 27 Jun 2015 95,101 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 32,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 94,451 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 91,080 miles

car custized

Pass 26 Jan 2013 89,201 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,401 miles

advise car custemized

Pass 22 Jan 2011 81,853 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 81,853 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 78,021 miles

sillss 2 floor week

Pass 17 Jan 2009 74,200 miles

advise car custtized

Pass 12 Jan 2008 69,130 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 65,798 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 65,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 61,067 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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A653 JDH is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A653 JDH, 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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A653 JDH is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 February 1984.

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