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B5 NSM

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,269 mi
Last recorded1,269 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 NSM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 1,269 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 1,228 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 99,323 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,522 miles

front + rear brake flexis starting too perish

off side rear tyre just on 1.6 mm

Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,521 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front + rear brake flexis starting too perish

off side rear tyre just on 1.6 mm

Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,462 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front sub frame bush slightly dropped

slight scratches to front windscreen

surface corrosion too offside front outer wings

Pass 21 Mar 2006 88,981 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement in steering rack

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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B5 NSM is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 NSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Piccadilly typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 NSM is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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