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B422 OFX

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,704 mi
Last recorded80,704 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 OFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,704 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 80,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 68,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 61,725 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 61,725 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2006 47,301 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 47,301 miles

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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B422 OFX is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B422 OFX, 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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B422 OFX is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 October 1984.

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