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A773 NKP

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,929 mi
Last recorded68,929 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA773 NKP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 68,929 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 68,927 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,527 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,848 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,576 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 67,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 65,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,741 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 65,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue should be white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2013 57,758 miles

all brake pipes beginning to corrode

all plates welded okay not excellently

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

slight play in front balljoints

slight play in rear radius arms and bearings

slight play in steering and suspension

Fail 21 May 2013 57,757 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes beginning to corrode

all plates welded okay not excellently

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

slight play in front balljoints

slight play in rear radius arms and bearings

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,394 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 57,394 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

stickers in front window

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 7 May 2010 56,982 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fail 7 May 2010 56,982 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,497 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 89,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 88,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 87,530 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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A773 NKP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A773 NKP, 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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A773 NKP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 February 1984.

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