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B345 NPF

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,200 mi
Last recorded48,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB345 NPF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover showing deterioration (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres showing deterioration and cuts to sidewalls

n/s/r inner wheel arch/valence showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre heavily cracked , deteriorated and showing cuts to sidewall

slight play in n/s and o/s rear radius arm bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,329 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 47,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,514 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,563 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,925 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 39,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f door window frame has a slight crack

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front door window frame has small crack at front

Fail 4 Jul 2012 36,610 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front door window frame has small crack at front

Fail 28 Jun 2011 35,148 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,148 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,970 miles

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,110 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 29,959 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 29,934 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 29,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2005 29,929 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 29,929 miles

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

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

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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B345 NPF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 38,672 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 B345 NPF, 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 41 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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B345 NPF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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