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B419 MPC

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,805 mi
Last recorded56,805 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB419 MPC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,805 miles

offside handbrake shows low effort// wear noted in front swivels..advise grease

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,761 miles

headlamp switch..poor connection??

Fail 16 Sep 2016 55,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

headlamp switch..poor connection??

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,446 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,779 miles

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

chip in screen

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r hub

Fail 7 Oct 2011 49,779 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

chip in screen

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,809 miles

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

Oil leak

front suspension close to bump stops.

front to rear brake pipe fouling rear subframe.

handbrake cable fouling exhaust.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,803 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

front suspension close to bump stops.

front to rear brake pipe fouling rear subframe.

fuel pipe insecure behind front subframe.

handbrake cable fouling exhaust.

Pass 26 Feb 2006 33,940 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 33,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f "A" panel corroded

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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B419 MPC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B419 MPC, 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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B419 MPC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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