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A244 RAT

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA244 RAT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 70,132 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs new clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside washer jet partly blocked

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 69,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 69,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,634 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 68,629 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear exaust hanger corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,508 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,410 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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A244 RAT is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A244 RAT, 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 A244 RAT registered?

A244 RAT is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 April 1984.

Is A244 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A244 RAT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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