MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,169 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both outer sills in rusty condition
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both outer sills in rusty condition
engine misfire
o/s outer sill corroding
o/s/f wheelarch trim missing
o/s/r tyre on min limit on outer edge
rear subframe corroded
slight imbalance on front brakes
slight imbalance on rear brakes
slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine misfire
o/s outer sill corroding
o/s/f wheelarch trim missing
o/s/r tyre on min limit on outer edge
rear subframe corroded
slight imbalance on front brakes
slight imbalance on rear brakes
slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills corroding.
corrosion to o/s/r lower quarter panel.
damae to front number plate.
n/s/f floor corroded through, recommend attention.
o/s/f brake hose perishing.
o/s/r subframe slightly bent.
oil leaks.
rear subframe corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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B870 MPF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 B870 MPF, 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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B870 MPF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 March 1985.
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