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B108 VYK

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,307 mi
Last recorded60,307 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB108 VYK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,307 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack in the tread grooves.

Clutch pedal rubber split and badly worn.

Corrosion to front bulkhead area around master cylinder. Near to limits

Exhaust leak at front joint near to limits.

Exhaust noise level near to limits.

Foot brake travel near to limits.

Slight play in O/S and N/S front upper ball joints.

Slight play in steering rack.

Some corrosion to O/S "B" post

Fail 13 Jan 2009 60,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bulk head corroded near limit around brake master cylinder.

drivers door outer skin coming away.

exhaust is noisey (just with in limit)

front exhaust joint leaking to the limit.

front exhaust pipe fouls floor.

near side front upper suspension arm ball joint worn to the limit.

near side rear radius arm bearing play near the limit.

off side b post corroding at top .

off side front floor pan corroded.

rear tyres are cracking in treads.

small amount of play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,770 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 53,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,617 miles

Front spot lamps show a blue light ( halo style ) when side lights are on.

Gear change is very stiff.

Play in nearside front wheel bearing near to the limit.

Play in steering near to the limit

Fail 27 Nov 2006 50,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front fog lamps show a blue suround light.

near side front floor poor

rear shocks slightly oily

rear sub frame in very poor condition

steering rack play near limit.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 47,868 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

play in steering rack

rear sub-frame badly corroded

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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B108 VYK is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B108 VYK, 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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B108 VYK is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 August 1984.

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