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B693 YGJ

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB693 YGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,028 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 52,028 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,646 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,021 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,166 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly low in effort

front exhaust bracket at gear box starting to split

Fail 5 Nov 2010 25,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,818 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,311 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

fuel hoses starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,480 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,503 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,864 miles

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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B693 YGJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B693 YGJ, 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 B693 YGJ registered?

B693 YGJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 October 1984.

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