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A960 RVW

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,391 mi
Last recorded11,391 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA960 RVW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 11,391 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 11,386 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 11,386 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 11,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 11,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills are starting to rust

drivers side front floor pan is starting to rust

rear sub frame is starting to get rusted & thin

Pass 7 Oct 2014 11,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,120 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 11,120 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,712 miles

both sills are rusting

bulk head is rusting

off side flooring is rusting

rear sub frame is rusting

Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,444 miles

both sills are starting to rust

rear suspension subframe is starting rust

Fail 16 Aug 2011 10,444 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sills are starting to rust

rear suspension subframe is starting rust

Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,040 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,358 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 9,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 7,727 miles

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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A960 RVW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A960 RVW, 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 A960 RVW registered?

A960 RVW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 March 1984.

Is A960 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A960 RVW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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