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B386 UEX

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB386 UEX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,357 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan area surface corroson (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 85,220 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 84,773 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 83,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 83,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 83,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 83,091 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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B386 UEX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B386 UEX, 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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B386 UEX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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