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B542 VEX

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

875 mi
Last recorded875 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB542 VEX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 875 miles

Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 875 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 735 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 722 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 595 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 582 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2016 52,765 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,745 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 46,813 miles

corrosion to floorpan and subframes

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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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.

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