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B520 BTH

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,941 mi
Last recorded63,941 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB520 BTH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,941 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,769 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 59,750 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,663 miles

both sills showing some corrodsion

ns mirror missing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,596 miles

small split in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,138 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,022 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,022 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,751 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,631 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 36,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,539 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 36,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B520 BTH is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B520 BTH, 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 B520 BTH registered?

B520 BTH is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 January 1985.

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