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B430 VKX

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,159 mi
Last recorded72,159 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 VKX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides t pice to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

all underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,470 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,488 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,482 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,123 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,117 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B430 VKX is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red 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 B430 VKX, 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 B430 VKX registered?

B430 VKX is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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