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B655 BOJ

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,044 mi
Last recorded49,044 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB655 BOJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 49,044 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 49,044 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,219 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 48,219 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,358 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 45,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage valance (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced both front peardrop mountings split (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,820 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear arch corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 41,746 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear arch corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,566 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 37,626 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,963 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 28,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,281 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 23,281 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,381 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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B655 BOJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B655 BOJ, 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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B655 BOJ is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 September 1984.

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