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B499 VYY

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,690 mi
Last recorded49,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto40,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB499 VYY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,636 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

main beam warning lamp not working

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Jun 2011 43,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

main beam warning lamp not working

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,144 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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B499 VYY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B499 VYY, 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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B499 VYY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 30 November 1984.

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