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B928 TDU

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,242 mi
Last recorded74,242 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB928 TDU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

intermittent fault on screen washers

Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,240 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 74,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,237 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,237 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,195 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 73,707 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door drops slightly when opened

Fail 22 Dec 2009 73,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door drops slightly when opened

centre switch panel insecure/fire hazard

Fail 13 Dec 2008 73,647 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 70,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 70,780 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B928 TDU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B928 TDU, 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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B928 TDU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 June 1985.

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