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B531 LBY

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,645 mi
Last recorded97,645 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB531 LBY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 97,645 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 96,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 95,631 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 94,295 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 94,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,293 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,383 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,149 miles

Front bush perished front control arms

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 90,145 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bush perished front control arms

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 89,879 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 89,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 89,109 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B531 LBY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 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 B531 LBY, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B531 LBY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 September 1984.

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