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A286 YSJ

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,450 mi
Last recorded19,450 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA286 YSJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 19,028 miles

floor pan corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 17,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,967 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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A286 YSJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A286 YSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A286 YSJ registered?

A286 YSJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A286 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A286 YSJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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