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A414 EPA

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,695 mi
Last recorded3,695 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA414 EPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,695 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 3,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 353 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 35 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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A414 EPA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A414 EPA, 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 A414 EPA registered?

A414 EPA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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