MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,625 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
battery box rusty
boot floor holed
near side rear tyre side wall cut but not to cord
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery box rusty
boot floor holed
near side front wheel arch rusty
near side rear tyre side wall cut but not to cord
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Battery box corroded and weakened
N/S mirror missing
N/S/R trailing arm movement stiff indicating faulty components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
battery box corroded and weakened
nearside front suspension very stiff movement indicating faulty components
nearside rear trailing arm movement stiff indicating faulty components
offside rear tyre deteriorated but not considered excessive
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B865 LDL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 B865 LDL, 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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B865 LDL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 March 1985.
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