MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at radius arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by brake pipe union (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack gaiter split nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement onto subframe (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished not showing cord
Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front/front off subframe (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
rear subframe has been repaired by welding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)
Indicator switch faulty not working (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear subframe repaired by welding
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear subframe corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B631 GFS is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 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 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 B631 GFS, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B631 GFS registered?
B631 GFS is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 August 1984.
Is B631 GFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B631 GFS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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