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B504 XOU

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,021 mi
Last recorded40,021 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB504 XOU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,021 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 40,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 39,769 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion repair appears inadequate (not seam welded), below window (within 30 cm seatbelt mount)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 39,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure Track Rod End (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering locking device insecure Track Rod End (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear corrosion repair appears inadequate (not seam welded), below window (within 30 cm seatbelt mount)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 4 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 10 Mar 2016 4 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,375 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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B504 XOU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B504 XOU, 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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B504 XOU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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