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B497 AOF

1984 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,983 mi
Last recorded12,983 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB497 AOF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,926 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

NS/OS rear both tyres side wall cracked cord not exposed

Fail 29 May 2012 12,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NS/OS rear both tyres side wall cracked cord not exposed

battery low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,523 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 11,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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B497 AOF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B497 AOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B497 AOF registered?

B497 AOF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 8 October 1984.

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