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B887 REX

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,064 mi
Last recorded18,064 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB887 REX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,064 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 18,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 2,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,694 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 45,689 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,107 miles

small crack in front exhaust box.

Fail 20 Jan 2006 45,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

small crack in front exhaut box

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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B887 REX is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 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 B887 REX, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B887 REX registered?

B887 REX is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B887 REX safe to buy?

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