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B847 NPJ

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB847 NPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,999 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bolt sticking out of brake master cylinder ( not leaking )

both outer sills heavily undersealed

front & rear wheel arches heavily undersealed

slight play off side front top & bottom ball joints

weld reapair off side rear outer sill

weld repair to engine stabiliser

weld repairs to sill and boot floor

Fail 21 Nov 2011 39,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bolt sticking out of brake master cylinder ( not leaking )

both outer sills heavily undersealed

front & rear wheel arches heavily undersealed

slight play off side front top & bottom ball joints

weld reapair off side rear outer sill

weld repair to engine stabiliser

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,005 miles

Oil leak

front n/s brake disc corroding

under side freashly painted black

Fail 18 Nov 2010 36,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

front n/s brake disc corroding

under side freashly painted black

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,000 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 688,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,589 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 68,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s hand brake cabel corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,719 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 67,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B847 NPJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B847 NPJ, 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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B847 NPJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 May 1985.

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