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B583 DEG

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,633 mi
Last recorded5,633 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB583 DEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 5,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 5,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2021 5,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2020 5,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2020 5,179 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2019 4,928 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 4,768 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill /floor rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 4,132 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 3,331 miles

Rear passenger seats not fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear passenger seats not fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 1,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 1,472 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,049 miles

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s and o/s headlight patterns detteriating.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 1 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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B583 DEG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B583 DEG, 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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B583 DEG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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