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B870 MPF

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,169 mi
Last recorded19,169 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB870 MPF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,169 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills in rusty condition

Fail 20 Aug 2012 19,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,949 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2011 18,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,532 miles

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.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,128 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 18,127 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,608 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 17,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,158 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 17,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,554 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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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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