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A984 FGY

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,560 mi
Last recorded32,560 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto40,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA984 FGY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 32,560 miles

Front subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 31,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 31,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 30,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 29,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,500 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 28,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,350 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 26,957 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,517 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 25,812 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,805 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine.

slight corrosion to rear subframe.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 25,804 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

oil leak on engine.

slight corrosion to rear subframe.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,506 miles

front and rear subframes corroded.

offside inner sill corroded slightly.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 25,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

damage to windscreen

signs of corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,029 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 25,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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A984 FGY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A984 FGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A984 FGY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 9 February 1984.

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