MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
n/s & o/s/f bulkhead corroding
n/s/r inner arch corroding
n/s/r suspension feels weak
o/s/f door corroding
o/s/r suspension not dropping as far as n/s/r when jacked up
underside thick with underseal
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s & o/s/f bulkhead corroding
n/s/r inner arch corroding
n/s/r suspension feels weak
o/s/f door corroding
o/s/r suspension not dropping as far as n/s/r when jacked up
underside thick with underseal
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A836 BFT is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A836 BFT, 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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What year was A836 BFT registered?
A836 BFT is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1984.
Is A836 BFT safe to buy?
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