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B13 BDF

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,230 mi
Last recorded73,230 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BDF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 73,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 73,229 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 72,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing peished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 72,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 72,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 69,990 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 69,118 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 66,632 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,326 miles

hazard warning lamp on switch inoperative

poor pattern to both headlamps

Fail 27 Oct 2010 63,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

hazard warning lamp on switch inoperative

offside front brake discs corroded on inner edge

poor pattern to both headlamps

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,147 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 55,147 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,277 miles

keep check on o/s rear s/absorber and rear s/frame

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,197 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,197 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 37,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B13 BDF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 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 B13 BDF, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B13 BDF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 June 1989.

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