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UAB 490Y

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 490Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,537 miles

Bonnet safety catch missing

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside front brake hose

Vehicle would benefit from greasing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,230 miles

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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UAB 490Y is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UAB 490Y, 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 UAB 490Y registered?

UAB 490Y is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is UAB 490Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAB 490Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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