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B730 SAC

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,787 mi
Last recorded66,787 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB730 SAC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,787 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 66,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt is missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting is broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt is missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting is broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,849 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess upper and lower stabilizer bars worn bushes and lower bar snapped. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manilfold exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion in areas of front bulkhead drivers side and both lower sills have corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter band insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering wheel to column has play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 58,844 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail pipe cut and Brading visible. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess upper and lower stabilizer bars worn bushes and lower bar snapped. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manilfold exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion in areas of front bulkhead drivers side and both lower sills have corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter band insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Advise adjustment of rear brakes. (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering wheel to column has play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 55,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2018 55,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,925 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,925 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 55,843 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,991 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,971 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 53,524 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,504 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,342 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,508 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 51,508 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,055 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 51,015 miles

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

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

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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B730 SAC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B730 SAC, 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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B730 SAC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 March 1985.

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