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B401 VJO

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,211 mi
Last recorded39,211 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB401 VJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 39,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,928 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,186 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 34,112 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 68,385 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 68,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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B401 VJO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B401 VJO, 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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What year was B401 VJO registered?

B401 VJO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 November 1984.

Is B401 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B401 VJO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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