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B459 HSF

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,738 mi
Last recorded92,738 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB459 HSF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 92,738 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 92,388 miles

Nearside Inner rack has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,193 miles

o/s/f headlight slightly corroded

o/s/fsill corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,193 miles

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

o/s/f headlight slightly corroded

o/s/fsill corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,654 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,998 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,811 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jul 2009 86,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 85,856 miles

n/s/r wheel cylinder securing clip missing

Fail 26 Jul 2007 85,038 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,038 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 84,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 83,169 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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B459 HSF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 B459 HSF, 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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B459 HSF is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 September 1984.

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