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A129 OKM

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

58,139 mi
Last recorded58,139 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA129 OKM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,139 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split on the end but still clearing the screen

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,139 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split on the end but still clearing the screen

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,233 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal rubber pad worn

Fail 13 Apr 2013 57,231 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,766 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 55,766 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 53,847 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 53,764 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 52,428 miles

BOTH FRONT DOOR SILLS / FLOOR SECTIONS CORRODED BUT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN WELDED FROM INSIDE

N/S/R BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT TIGHT SPOT - ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

O/S/R OUTER DOOR SILL CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW AT FRONT EXHAUST JOIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 13 May 2009 52,428 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT DOOR SILLS / FLOOR SECTIONS CORRODED BUT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN WELDED FROM INSIDE

N/S/R BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT TIGHT SPOT - ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

O/S/R OUTER DOOR SILL CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW AT FRONT EXHAUST JOIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,477 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 49,961 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 49,961 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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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A129 OKM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A129 OKM, 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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A129 OKM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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