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B455 MLF

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,070 mi
Last recorded57,070 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB455 MLF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 57,070 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,996 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,992 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 56,981 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 56,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 56,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B455 MLF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 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 B455 MLF, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B455 MLF registered?

B455 MLF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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