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B218 MEY

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,468 mi
Last recorded24,468 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB218 MEY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 24,468 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 24,244 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 24,238 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 23,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,877 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2010 21,877 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front numberplate deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,562 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 21,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B218 MEY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B218 MEY, 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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B218 MEY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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