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B741 BEW

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,921 mi
Last recorded55,921 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB741 BEW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 55,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 55,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,161 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,002 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot rubber crack ing

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot rubber cracking

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,845 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 52,812 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s front vallance stay weld broken

Fail 23 May 2012 52,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s front vallance stay weld broken

Pass 24 May 2011 44,834 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

WELDING ON FLOORING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,613 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,029 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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B741 BEW is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B741 BEW, 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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B741 BEW is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 January 1985.

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