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B384 OLL

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

54,083 mi
Last recorded54,083 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB384 OLL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,858 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering gaiter deteriorating

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack bushes perishing

Under-seal applied to chassis

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,670 miles

Front suspension bushes & dust covers deteriorated

Headlamp switch worn/deteriorated

N/S/F wheel arch corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Underseal applied to under-side of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2016 53,524 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Front suspension bushes & dust covers deteriorated

Headlamp switch worn/deteriorated

N/S/F wheel arch corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underseal applied to under-side of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

nsf inner sill/front floor corroded

underseal present

Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,144 miles

Offside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (3.1.9)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch

Offside Front Upper wheel arch

underseal present

Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,952 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Thick protectant applied to underneath of car

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front upper inner wing has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,952 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Thick protectant applied to underneath of car

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front upper inner wing has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,238 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 52,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,337 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,337 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

co mixture low/hc reading on limit

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,794 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,626 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 50,617 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,178 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,810 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 49,615 miles

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,396 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 48,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B384 OLL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 B384 OLL, 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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B384 OLL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 February 1985.

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