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B896 DPU

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,159 mi
Last recorded39,159 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB896 DPU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,159 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 39,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,021 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,014 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,998 miles

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK

Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 38,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,794 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 38,794 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 38,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,188 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 38,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,721 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 37,709 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,611 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 37,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,049 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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B896 DPU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 38,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B896 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B896 DPU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 10 July 1985.

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