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B374 NLC

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

21,602 mi
Last recorded21,602 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB374 NLC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 21,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 21,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 21,499 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 21,445 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 21,392 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 20,980 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 20,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under tank and rear panel area (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 20,415 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,259 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 20,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 20,236 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 20,055 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 20,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 19,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2013 19,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,099 miles

Slight corrosion in nearside front footwell

Fail 3 Jan 2013 19,098 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion in nearside front footwell

Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 17,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 17,811 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 17,197 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 16,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,473 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 15,473 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 14,738 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 14,738 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine staberlisor bar broken

n/s sill corrosion

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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B374 NLC is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 B374 NLC, 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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B374 NLC is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 October 1984.

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