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PBZ 390

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,765 mi
Last recorded64,765 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 390
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,765 miles

various slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,701 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring insecure battery lead at rear (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,619 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 64,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,958 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,958 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,958 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 80,958 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 78,985 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 78,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PBZ 390 is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PBZ 390, 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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PBZ 390 is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 April 1984.

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