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B841 YKK

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB841 YKK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022
Pass 18 Jun 2021
Fail 3 Jun 2021

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019
Pass 1 Sep 2018
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion outside prescribed areas

front tyres cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2017 45,694 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion outside prescribed areas

front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

front nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2015 45,051 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty extremely worn (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

front nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,409 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2014 44,409 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,587 miles

o/s/f tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

o/s handbrake quadrant appears loose at pivot

o/s/f tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,876 miles

minor free play at f/n/s suspension joints / wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,876 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor free play at f/n/s suspension joints / wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,089 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,672 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 38,672 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,190 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,513 miles

Advise light corrosion in battery box, lower

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,502 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 37,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,387 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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B841 YKK is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 38,672 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 B841 YKK, 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 41 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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B841 YKK is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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