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B51 OBY

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,809 mi
Last recorded64,809 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB51 OBY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 64,668 miles

General surface corrosion apparent under vehicle on brake and suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 63,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,004 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 62,987 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,559 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,559 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,178 miles

bonnet corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,178 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,067 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 57,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive 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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B51 OBY is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B51 OBY, 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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B51 OBY is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 April 1985.

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