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B693 EGJ

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,908 mi
Last recorded73,908 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB693 EGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 73,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 73,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,510 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,299 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,987 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perished but no cords visible

Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,983 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre badly perished but no cords visible

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,592 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 2 Jul 2016 72,585 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front splits in side wall but cords not showing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear splits in side wall but cords not showing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,871 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s mirror cracked

side exit exhaust, fumes can be detected inside cab

vehicle heavily modified - shortend in length

Pass 10 May 2014 71,413 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,208 miles

Offside outer driveshaft gaitor loose on joint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,573 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 69,540 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exterior door handle not fitted to p[assenger side door

play in steering rack

subframes rusty

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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B693 EGJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B693 EGJ, 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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B693 EGJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 May 1985.

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