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B402 AYC

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,179 mi
Last recorded45,179 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB402 AYC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 45,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 44,813 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front subframe mounting rubber deteriorated slightly

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Feb 2023 44,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front subframe mounting rubber deteriorated slightly

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

hazard flashers not working

Fail 27 Jan 2022 44,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

hazard flashers not working

Pass 15 Jan 2021 44,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 41,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,337 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 24 Jun 2016 39,556 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 May 2015 38,284 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 36,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 35,688 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 35,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,479 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 34,219 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 34,218 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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B402 AYC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B402 AYC, 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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B402 AYC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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