MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
875 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe . (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe . (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wing (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wing (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nut loose. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to floorpan and subframes
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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B542 VEX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 B542 VEX, 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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B542 VEX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 May 1985.
Is B542 VEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for B542 VEX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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