MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened bothside (3.5.1b)
Rear fuel hose perished
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working bothside (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened bothside (3.5.1b)
Rear fuel hose perished
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced bump stop (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leak
Bonnent retaining devise missing, bonnet secured via piece of wire
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Windscreen locking device missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnent retaining devise missing, bonnet secured via piece of wire
N/s rear radius arm not allowing free movement
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Windscreen locking device missing
interior trim and carpets stuck down unable to inspect underneath
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
interior trim and carpets stuck down could not be lifted to inspect underneath
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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B890 SHP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B890 SHP, 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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B890 SHP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 April 1985.
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