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A292 WMW

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

9,045 mi
Last recorded9,045 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA292 WMW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 9,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 8,786 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 8,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 7,907 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 7,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 7,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 7,131 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 6,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 6,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 6,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,111 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 4,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 3,511 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 2,445 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 2,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 1,154 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,904 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,847 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 54,569 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 54,569 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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A292 WMW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A292 WMW, 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 A292 WMW registered?

A292 WMW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 February 1984.

Is A292 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A292 WMW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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