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B493 AGL

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto40,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB493 AGL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 55,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

floor pan thick underseal can not fully inspect

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2019 53,772 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floorpans have surface rust in places and very thick underseal - difficult to inspect

rear subframe and boot floor area has very thick underseal - difficult to inspect

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,731 miles

brake pipes corroded

floor pan under sealed

oil leak

rear sub frame under sealed

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,920 miles

brake pipes undersealed

corrosion on rear prescribed area subframe mounting on limit

oil leak

under body undersealed can not fully inspect

Fail 12 Jul 2017 49,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake pipes undersealed

corrosion on rear prescribed area subframe mounting on limit

oil leak

under body undersealed can not fully inspect

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,599 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,343 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,663 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 44,663 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,418 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,597 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 42,597 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,642 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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B493 AGL is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B493 AGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B493 AGL is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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