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B357 MHN

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,108 mi
Last recorded77,108 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 MHN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 77,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 76,970 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 74,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,750 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 71,750 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 21,093 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 21,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,008 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Pass 16 May 2008 17,597 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2008 17,554 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 17,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,004 miles

hand brake woring o;k but cable not fitted in running

slight cut in n/s front tyre

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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B357 MHN is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B357 MHN, 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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B357 MHN is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 September 1984.

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