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B484 BHG

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,590 mi
Last recorded82,590 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB484 BHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier & Positive connection very close to body (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative all (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wing not fully welded

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corroded part been cut off rear subframe and covered in underseal??

corrosion underside in various areas eg , floor at both rear subframe mounts, hole at n/s/f sill (filled with underseal/silicone), brake master cyl area etc

slight play in front ball joints

various areas welded/undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2022 82,552 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement hitting exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 11% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake insecure pad pins (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier & Positive connection very close to body (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative all (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wing not fully welded

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion underside in various areas eg , floor at both rear subframe mounts, hole at n/s/f sill (filled with underseal/silicone), brake master cyl area etc

slight play in front ball joints

various areas welded/undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,448 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 82,442 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,429 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,428 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

complete underside of vehicle has surface corrosion but at time of 1st test failure and 2nd test retest, was not corroded to excess

Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,413 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

complete underside of vehicle has surface corrosion but at the time of test, other than the failed items, was not corroded to excess

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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B484 BHG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B484 BHG, 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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B484 BHG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 May 1985.

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