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B380 MHF

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,931 mi
Last recorded38,931 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB380 MHF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 38,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 38,807 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 38,266 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside and nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded not considered excessive

Pass 7 May 2021 38,088 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 37,687 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 37,432 miles

shows extensive welded areas

Fail 26 Apr 2019 37,424 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 4 May 2018 37,221 miles

shows welded areas

Pass 12 May 2017 36,721 miles

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

shows welded areas

Fail 28 Apr 2017 36,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play LOOSE IN HUB ! (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

shows welded areas

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

Pass 6 May 2016 36,313 miles

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

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

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

shows welded areas

Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

shows extensive welded areas /heavy underseal

Fail 24 Apr 2015 35,873 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

shows extensive welded areas /heavy underseal

Pass 16 May 2014 35,346 miles

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

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

play in nearside steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 35,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

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

play in nearside steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 34,648 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 10 May 2013 34,646 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2012 33,922 miles

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

all floor and boot floor area seam sealer hard to check welded areas

rear subframe has repaired sections

Pass 17 May 2011 331,189 miles

EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT JOINT

INDICATORS FLASH SLOW BUT WITHIN LIMIT

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH TO FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R BODY SUBFRAME MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R FLOOR JACKING MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

O/S/F CV JOINT GAITER IS DAMP

O/S/FLOOR SEATMOUNT IS CORRODED AND SMALL HOLE

OIL LEAKS

POOR HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE

REAR BOOT FLOOR IS CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME AS BEEN WELDEED REPAIR

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK DAMAGED BUT PASSED BRAKE PERFORMANCE TEST

Fail 15 May 2011 33,188 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT JOINT

INDICATORS FLASH SLOW BUT WITHIN LIMIT

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH TO FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R BODY SUBFRAME MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R FLOOR JACKING MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

O/S/F CV JOINT GAITER IS DAMP

O/S/FLOOR SEATMOUNT IS CORRODED AND SMALL HOLE

OIL LEAKS

POOR HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE

REAR BOOT FLOOR IS CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME AS BEEN WELDEED REPAIR

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK DAMAGED BUT PASSED BRAKE PERFORMANCE TEST

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,497 miles

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 32,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

battery cable hanging loose

Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,333 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,317 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside tail lamp faded, but still showing red.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,792 miles

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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B380 MHF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,264 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 B380 MHF, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B380 MHF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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