MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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.
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
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
Front number plate broken but readable
Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall
Offside Front floor corroded underside
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
Offside Front tyre cracking on the inner shoulder
Offside Rear tyre cracking in the center of tread
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?
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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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