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A165 ENU

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,193 mi
Last recorded31,193 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA165 ENU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 31,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 29,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 28,453 miles

all 4 wheels protrude wheel arches

Fail 1 May 2018 28,453 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure on hub unit (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure lock nut lose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose and caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

all 4 wheels protrude wheel arches

Pass 15 May 2017 27,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,974 miles

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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A165 ENU is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A165 ENU, 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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A165 ENU is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 March 1984.

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