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B180 JAP

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

8,753 mi
Last recorded8,753 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto40,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB180 JAP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 8,753 miles

Offside Front shock rubber is deteriating

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

corrosion is present on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2019 8,690 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear suspension units have play

corrosion on floors & rear subframe & various areas

offside front shock ball joint rubber is in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2018 8,440 miles

Early corrosion to both front floorings

Early corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear

Early corrosion to rear subframe/axle

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 7,664 miles

Early corrosion to offside rear

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front and centre rear exhaust bracket bolts loose but exhaust not insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2017 7,658 miles

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

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

Early corrosion to offside rear

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front and centre rear exhaust bracket bolts loose but exhaust not insecure

Pass 5 May 2016 7,256 miles

Emissions very close to MAX limit

Oil leaks

Some rust on underside and multi patch welding repairs to underside

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 6 May 2015 6,664 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 6,637 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 5,765 miles

exhaust front section VERY close to o/s/f drive shaft

multi patch weld repairs carried out to underside, some covered with sealer,filler and thick underseal

several oil leaks

slight bind (RUBBING) both front brakes

slight blow exhaust front section

small cracks in fuel cap seal

some imbalance in front brakes (PULL TO N/S)

some play in steering column switches

Fail 7 May 2014 5,727 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

exhaust front section VERY close to o/s/f drive shaft

multi patch weld repairs carried out to underside, some covered with sealer,filler and thick underseal

several oil leaks

slight bind (RUBBING) both front brakes

slight blow exhaust front section

small cracks in fuel cap seal

some imbalance in front brakes (PULL TO N/S)

some play in steering column switches

Pass 10 May 2013 5,322 miles

oil leak engine area

slight exhaust blow downpipe joint to manifold

Fail 29 Apr 2013 5,251 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses starting to detierate

both headlamp beam patterns faded slightly

fuel tank inner area becoming corroded

n/s/f floor pan area becoming corroded

n/s/f outer cv gaitor slightly insecure but not moving from housing

oil leak engine area

slight exhaust blow downpipe joint to manifold

Pass 4 May 2012 4,396 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 4,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 2,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 1,077 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake squeak slightly

nearside front wheel area has insecure ariel wire

Fail 23 Oct 2006 43,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake squeak slightly

nearside front wheel area has insecure ariel wire

Pass 18 Oct 2005 40,076 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 40,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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B180 JAP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B180 JAP, 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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B180 JAP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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