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A306 ERR

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,993 mi
Last recorded3,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA306 ERR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 3,993 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside door hinges seized

offside door in poor condition

pedal rubbers slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle covered with underseal

vehicle body has numerous weld repairs

Pass 30 Jun 2016 3,888 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 3,178 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt radius arm ball joint cover loose (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A306 ERR is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple 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 A306 ERR, 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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A306 ERR is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 May 1984.

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