MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
after market mirrors fitted
front noplate damaged
radiator panel poorly welded in past
windows tinted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
after market mirrors fitted
front nearside body mounting corroded
front noplate damaged
front panels welded poorly but not effecting strength
windows tinted
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated borderline
extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area
nearside front balljoints have slight play both upper & lower
offside front balljoints have slight play both upper & lower
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B252 VTM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B252 VTM, 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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B252 VTM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 August 1984.
Is B252 VTM safe to buy?
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