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A684 OJA

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,301 mi
Last recorded59,301 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA684 OJA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,301 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 55,473 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 55,465 miles

Central Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,644 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,644 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,443 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,443 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,849 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 15,849 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,798 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2011
Fail 23 Mar 2011

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 7,344 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 7,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 4,238 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 4,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 3,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2007 36,481 miles

Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 57 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 57 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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A684 OJA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 A684 OJA, 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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A684 OJA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 July 1984.

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