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B532 CFR

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,103 mi
Last recorded74,103 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB532 CFR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,103 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,007 miles

exhaust front pipe damaged but not leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both rear (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe damaged but not leaking

vehicle has damage to o/s/front wing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,252 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,762 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 69,762 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,224 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,224 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 66,532 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,728 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 64,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 63,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,983 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 53,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,513 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 47,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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B532 CFR is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 B532 CFR, 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 B532 CFR registered?

B532 CFR is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B532 CFR shows 22 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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