MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner wing corroded at the bottom
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner wing corroded at the bottom
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B512 EVL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 B512 EVL, 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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What year was B512 EVL registered?
B512 EVL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 March 1985.
Is B512 EVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B512 EVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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