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A448 YMC

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA448 YMC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,000 miles

underside is heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2014 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,000 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

H\BRAKE REAR QUADS STIFF

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 91,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,700 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 89,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,546 miles

BOTH INNER C/V BOOTS MISSING

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON N/S/F BRAKE

Fail 13 Aug 2009 88,543 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH INNER C/V BOOTS MISSING

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON N/S/F BRAKE

Pass 20 Dec 2007 72,934 miles

welded repairs heavily sealed (passed as seen)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 72,715 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

general corrosion starting through out vehicle . extensive welding repairs through out vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2006 67,900 miles

extensive welding repairs throughout. some welding done inside vehicle

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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A448 YMC is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A448 YMC, 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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A448 YMC is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 July 1984.

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