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B520 AME

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,667 mi
Last recorded55,667 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB520 AME
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 55,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 404,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,884 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 11,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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B520 AME is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown 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 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 B520 AME, 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 B520 AME registered?

B520 AME is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B520 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for B520 AME shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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