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NUO 488F

1984 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,790 mi
Last recorded61,790 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUO 488F
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 61,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - minor ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,776 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2012 61,098 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion appearing to underside

Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,067 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear radius arm bearing slight play

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,819 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,458 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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NUO 488F is a 1984 Austin Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NUO 488F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NUO 488F registered?

NUO 488F is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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