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B470 DRL

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB470 DRL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ heel board (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017
Fail 16 Nov 2017

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 6,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,175 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,427 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 48,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 38,401 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 38,401 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,258 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 49,258 miles

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,767 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 48,765 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 48,764 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (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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B470 DRL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B470 DRL, 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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B470 DRL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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