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B547 NPG

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,127 mi
Last recorded40,127 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB547 NPG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 40,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front inner arch corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,871 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 39,856 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 39,840 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,089 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 38,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,153 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 37,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

grease around both front cv boots

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,479 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 36,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,794 miles

slight blow exhaust,both cv boot damp,osf baulkhead rusty by m/cyl

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,043 miles

slight blow in rear exhaust silencer

washers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,347 miles

o/s/f wheelarch corrded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing, nsf sill todoor shut corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,882 miles

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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B547 NPG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B547 NPG, 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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B547 NPG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 July 1985.

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