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A140 UHT

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,253 mi
Last recorded21,253 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 UHT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,252 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,252 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 21,252 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,252 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 21,252 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,251 miles

o/s door step corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,249 miles

both door steps corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,248 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,247 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,442 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 21,242 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 21,242 miles

Service 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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A140 UHT is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A140 UHT, 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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A140 UHT is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 May 1984.

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