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B883 FWB

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB883 FWB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 79,719 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 79,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f floor section showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2022 79,426 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f floor section showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,152 miles

Front number plate broken but readable

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front floor corroded underside

Fail 5 Jun 2021 79,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate broken but readable

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front floor corroded underside

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both stop lights pale

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 77,324 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the center of tread

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B883 FWB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B883 FWB, 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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B883 FWB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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