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B597 YWO

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,551 mi
Last recorded75,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 YWO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 75,551 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside head lamp

wipers do not self park correctly

Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,454 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 75,454 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible incorrect wheel nuts fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing upper suspension rubber cone knuckle balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible incorrect wheel nut fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible incorrect wheel nuts fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to complete s full inspection of front suspension because front wheel are loose

Pass 3 May 2017 69,837 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mouts slightly weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both front seat mounts worn slightly

floor pan slightly corroded in areas

Fail 3 May 2017 69,837 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mouts slightly weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both front seat mounts worn slightly

floor pan slightly corroded in areas

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack inner bush

Fail 22 Feb 2016 69,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack inner bush

Fail 4 Feb 2015 69,837 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly worn in attachments

nearside engine mount

offside head lamp dull slightly

rear of floor pan corroded slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,837 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly worn in attachments

nearside engine mount

offside head lamp dull slightly

rear of floor pan corroded slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking in side wall

offside front light slightly dim

Pass 24 Nov 2012 61,782 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 61,777 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 61,771 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B597 YWO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B597 YWO, 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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B597 YWO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 August 1984.

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