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A947 PAG

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,158 mi
Last recorded55,158 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA947 PAG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,158 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 55,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,856 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 54,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,446 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 54,445 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,306 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,755 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 53,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,063 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,038 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 50,038 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,533 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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A947 PAG is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A947 PAG, 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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A947 PAG is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 January 1984.

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