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AAD 963S

1984 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,351 mi
Last recorded14,351 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAD 963S
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,351 miles

rear floors rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2011 14,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

rear floors rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,185 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 13,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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AAD 963S is a 1984 Austin Mini in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAD 963S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AAD 963S registered?

AAD 963S is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is AAD 963S safe to buy?

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