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A953 BBL

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,304 mi
Last recorded98,304 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA953 BBL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear exhaust joints leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 97,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Emissions too high. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear trumpet front boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear trumpet front boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear exhaust joints leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,399 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,133 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 97,133 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 85% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 96,895 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 93,646 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 93,646 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,641 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 93,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cable chafing on brake pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2006 83,014 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brakes slightly spongey and just legal

nearside front rubber brake hose slightly twisted but not fouling any parts

oil leak

rear subframe weak and rusty and just legal at present time

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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A953 BBL is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A953 BBL, 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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A953 BBL is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 February 1984.

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