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A269 HLV

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

13,161 mi
Last recorded13,161 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA269 HLV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 13,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 12,427 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 11,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 10,518 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 10,518 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 9,858 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 9,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 9,611 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 9,610 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected lever mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,416 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 87,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,615 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

heater radiator leaking

n/s steering rack slight play at inner end

Pass 9 Apr 2010 4,315 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 4,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 1,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 99,210 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 96,605 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 96,554 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 90,438 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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A269 HLV is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A269 HLV, 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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A269 HLV is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 February 1984.

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