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A832 PBV

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,539 mi
Last recorded26,539 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA832 PBV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,539 miles

both front body A panels have some corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front body A panels have some corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2014 22,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,756 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 21,738 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,200 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 18,200 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 18,073 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 15,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 13,613 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 13,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 8,349 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 8,345 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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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A832 PBV is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A832 PBV, 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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A832 PBV is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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