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B364 BAF

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,076 mi
Last recorded84,076 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB364 BAF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,076 miles

play in steering n/s.

play in steering o/s.

slight body damage front o/s.

underbody has been undersealed.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,419 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underbody has been undersealed front and back

Fail 13 Mar 2015 82,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,856 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,409 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 11,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

bonnet second catch missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,044 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2011 9,034 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 9,003 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,950 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 8,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,871 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 8,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 8,478 miles

welded patches heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Aug 2006 8,474 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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B364 BAF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 B364 BAF, 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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B364 BAF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 October 1984.

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