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B685 EJM

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,159 mi
Last recorded24,159 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto40,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB685 EJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 24,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing signs of wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately slight play n/s steering rack (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 18,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,612 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen damage outside of swept area

Fail 27 Aug 2014 18,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen damage outside of swept area

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rumble in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2008 16,524 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2008 16,524 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,128 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 15,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre wall spliting

tracking

Pass 30 May 2006 13,757 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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B685 EJM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B685 EJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B685 EJM is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 20 October 1984.

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