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B95 YGO

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,374 mi
Last recorded88,374 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB95 YGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,374 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,374 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,061 miles

new floor pans fitted front, both outer sills replaced

Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,450 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 85,407 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,119 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 82,414 miles

Oil leak

front sub frame rear bushes starting to perish

n/s rack gaitor starting to perish

Fail 30 May 2012 82,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front sub frame both rear mounts starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,354 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 78,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B95 YGO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 B95 YGO, 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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B95 YGO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 September 1984.

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