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A296 VGK

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,275 mi
Last recorded64,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA296 VGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2007 64,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers door is starting to show some corrosion

indicators are flashing quite fast close to 120 flashes per minute allowable for test.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 64,275 miles

drivers door is starting to show some corrosion

indicators are flashing quite fast close to 120 flashes per minute allowable for test.

Pass 21 Jan 2006 51,643 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

tax disc fixing is very large and in line of vision.

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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A296 VGK is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow 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 A296 VGK, 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 A296 VGK registered?

A296 VGK is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A296 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A296 VGK 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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