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A423 JLM

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,355 mi
Last recorded65,355 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA423 JLM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner trunnion. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner trunnion. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 65,345 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,192 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 64,625 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 63,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 63,300 miles

underside has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 11 May 2012 63,243 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

underside has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,117 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside rusted and repaired on and near perscribed areas

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,759 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 62,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres perished -ADVISE TO REPLAXE

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,325 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 62,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,938 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 61,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 61,612 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 61,612 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 61,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 61,142 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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A423 JLM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A423 JLM, 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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A423 JLM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 March 1984.

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