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A837 PTM

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,997 mi
Last recorded39,997 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA837 PTM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 39,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 39,605 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 38,814 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 38,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 38,248 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,873 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,816 miles

Engine oil leak - minor.

Play in o/s/f hub (bearing?).

Wiper self-parking inoperative.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,810 miles

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

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

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

Bad engine oil leak. Fuel pump?

Mirror hanger removed before test.

Play almost to excess in o/s/f hub (bearing).

Wiper self parking is inoperative.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,974 miles

Has no reverse gear

O/S/F lower metal brake pipe not in clip

Rear fog light has no tell tail

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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A837 PTM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A837 PTM, 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 A837 PTM registered?

A837 PTM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 February 1984.

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The MOT history for A837 PTM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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