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A230 LFA

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

58,086 mi
Last recorded58,086 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 LFA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2009 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f driveshaft inner u/joint badly worn

o/s and n/s floor sections corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Jul 2008 54,219 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,371 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 50,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracked

back tyres catching dampers

car bodyhas excessive welding

chip in wind screen and windscreen detorated

front sub frame mountings starting to wear

rear no plate backing starting to lift

Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,308 miles

all tyres perishing

front windscreen starting to break down

nearside inner driveshaft joint knocking and gaiter split

Fail 25 Jul 2006 46,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

all tyres perishing

front wind screen starting to go milky and has chip in

nearside inner drive shaft joint knocking + gaiter split

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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A230 LFA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A230 LFA, 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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A230 LFA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 June 1984.

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