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A894 THW

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

85,850 mi
Last recorded85,850 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA894 THW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 85,850 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 11 May 2020 85,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sub frame corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 84,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 84,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,694 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,686 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 May 2016 81,124 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 81,122 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 80,892 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

play in ns/ os rear shock top mounts

play in nsf wheel bearing

play in nsr sub; mount

Fail 18 Dec 2014 80,892 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

play in nsf wheel bearing

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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A894 THW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 A894 THW, 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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A894 THW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 February 1984.

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