MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
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B157 JBE is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,624 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B157 JBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B157 JBE registered?
B157 JBE is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 28 November 1984.
Is B157 JBE safe to buy?
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