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B359 BCP

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,189 mi
Last recorded39,189 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB359 BCP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre slighlty damaged on sidewall

O/S door and N/S door slighlty corroded on lower

O/S mirror slighlty loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 39,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/R tyre slighlty damaged on sidewall

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S door and N/S door slighlty corroded on lower

O/S mirror slighlty loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,173 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011
Fail 27 Jul 2011

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,839 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 35,823 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B359 BCP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B359 BCP, 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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B359 BCP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 9 May 1985.

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