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B533 PLX

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,270 mi
Last recorded82,270 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB533 PLX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 82,270 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all side not working

Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,270 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 82,270 miles

General corrosion to off side inner wing.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2006 82,270 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Corrosion to inner wing on off side front at top and bottom.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2005 82,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

water loss inside car from the heater area

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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B533 PLX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B533 PLX, 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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B533 PLX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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