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B334 PRU

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,717 mi
Last recorded45,717 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB334 PRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,717 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 45,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,562 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills corroding n/s/f inner wheel arch corroding rear body panel corroded o/s/f door corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 43,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides outer sills surface corrosion and n/s/f inner wheel arch area small corosion and rear body panal corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,378 miles

145/70/12 t

engine oil leaks

front tie bar bushes worn

lift in offside rear radius arm

nearside outersill corroded

offside outersill corroded and weak

rear exhaust leaking slightly

rear valance corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,372 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

145/70/12 t

engine oil leaks

front tie bar bushes worn

lift in offside rear radius arm

nearside outersill corroded

offside outersill corroded and weak

rear exhaust leaking slightly

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,482 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on n/s & o/s sill panels

Pass 18 Jun 2011 38,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion around bulk head.

engine oil leaks.

front floors corroded.

handbrake cables corroded.

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusted through outside prescribed area.

n/s/f outer sill rusted through outside prescribed area.

n/s/r inner wheel arch heavily corroded and weak.

o/s/ outer sill corroded and weak in places.

shockers corroded.

suspension bushes heavily perished.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 38,546 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

front floors corroded.

handbrake cables corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion around bulk head.

engine oil leaks.

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusted through outside prescribed area.

n/s/f outer sill rusted through outside prescribed area.

n/s/r inner wheel arch heavily corroded and weak.

o/s/ outer sill corroded and weak in places.

shockers corroded.

suspension bushes heavily perished.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,832 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 37,827 miles

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

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

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

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front inner wheel arch area rusted through outside perscribed area

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,972 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 36,953 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to rear off n/s/f inner wheel arch area

general corrosion to under body

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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B334 PRU is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B334 PRU, 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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B334 PRU is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 October 1984.

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