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B224 MDC

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,545 mi
Last recorded43,545 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB224 MDC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 43,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal has no anti slip pad

roll pin creeping out on gearchange

slight oil leak from o s drive shaft seal

Fail 6 May 2017 43,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal has no anti slip pad

roll pin creeping out on gearchange

slight oil leak from o s drive shaft seal

Pass 4 Jun 2016 42,211 miles

Front body panels made from fibreglass

Movement in front seats but lock securely

No bumpers fitted

Rear wheels very close to body at time of test

Road wheels protruding slightly beyond arches

Slight leak from exhaust centre section

Vehicle not fitted with a steering lock

Fail 28 May 2016 42,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front body panels made from fibreglass

Movement in front seats but lock securely

No bumpers fitted

Rear wheels very close to body at time of test

Road wheels protruding slightly beyond arches

Slight leak from exhaust centre section

Vehicle not fitted with a steering lock

Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes slight imbalance /rise and fall

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,791 miles

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

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

front brakes slight imbalance /rise and fall

Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,705 miles

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

no seat belt in rear

osr tail lamp cracked

slight play in nsf steering tie rod

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2012 75,705 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

no seat belt in rear

osr tail lamp cracked

slight play in nsf steering tie rod

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,785 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 73,238 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 67,956 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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B224 MDC is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B224 MDC, 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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B224 MDC is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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