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A282 RTP

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,542 mi
Last recorded59,542 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA282 RTP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,542 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,889 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 52,889 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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A282 RTP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A282 RTP, 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 A282 RTP registered?

A282 RTP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 March 1984.

Is A282 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A282 RTP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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