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A949 KBF

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,132 mi
Last recorded71,132 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA949 KBF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,132 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,691 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,691 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,695 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 68,695 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,152 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 67,152 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A949 KBF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A949 KBF, 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 A949 KBF registered?

A949 KBF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 February 1984.

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