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B147 MVT

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,689 mi
Last recorded77,689 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB147 MVT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 77,689 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,976 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,689 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 73,943 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 73,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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B147 MVT is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B147 MVT, 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 B147 MVT registered?

B147 MVT is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 August 1984.

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