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B230 COB

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,727 mi
Last recorded66,727 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB230 COB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,727 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 66,727 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch sticky

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,109 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 66,109 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,022 miles

WATER PUMP LEAKING,GEAR LINKAGE WORN.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 66,022 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

WATER PUMP LEAKING,GEAR LINKAGE WORN.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip device heavily worn

nearside rear subframe rearmost mounting points corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,272 miles

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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B230 COB is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B230 COB, 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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B230 COB is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 December 1984.

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