MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,608 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Emissions drift in and out of limits, May require further attention soon ?.
Some rust on underside, some covered in fresh underseal ?.
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions drift in and out of limits, May require further attention soon ?.
Some rust on underside, some covered in fresh underseal ?.
oil leak on engine
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R & N/S/R WHEELBEARINGS.
FRONT TYRES BECOMING PERISHED ON OUTER WALLS.
O/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE BECOMING PERISHED.
REAR TYRES BBECOMING LOW ON INNER & OUTER EDGES.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE BECOMING PERISHED.
REAR TYRES BBECOMING LOW ON INNER & OUTER EDGES.
BRAKE FLUID LOW
N/S/R SHOCK DAMP
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
BRAKE FLUID LOW
N/S/R SHOCK DAMP
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
stonechip in front screen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
stonechip in front screen
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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B579 WVG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 B579 WVG, 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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B579 WVG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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