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B998 PAA

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,530 mi
Last recorded4,530 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB998 PAA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 4,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 4,519 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 4,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 4,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 4,802 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 3,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 2,959 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 1,968 miles

Drivers seat fixed position as used for motorsport use

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2015 1,968 miles

Drivers seat fixed position as used for motorsport use

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 1,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2011 94,665 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,665 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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B998 PAA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B998 PAA, 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 B998 PAA registered?

B998 PAA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 September 1984.

Is B998 PAA safe to buy?

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