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B917 JBD

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,605 mi
Last recorded15,605 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB917 JBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 15,605 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 13,236 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 13,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 113,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 6,366 miles

All tyre side walls are starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 6,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 4,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 4,343 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 4,305 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 4,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,273 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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B917 JBD is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc 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 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 B917 JBD, 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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B917 JBD is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 12 July 1985.

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