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B9 ACW

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

7,089 mi
Last recorded7,089 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ACW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 7,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 6,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 5,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 4,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 4,443 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 4,441 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 3,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch loose

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 3,343 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 3,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 2,706 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 2,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 2,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 1,675 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 1,286 miles

oil leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Fail 7 Mar 2016 1,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Fail 23 Feb 2015 1,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 1,144 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 750 miles

unable to secure front seats in upright possition

Fail 24 Feb 2014 703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

unable to secure front seats in upright possition

Fail 24 Feb 2014 703 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 wheels slighly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 223 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 wheels slighly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,635 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 99,635 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 99,234 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion to both wheel rims

Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,764 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 98,762 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,291 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,289 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 97,686 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 97,686 miles

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

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

noisey steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,346 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 97,346 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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B9 ACW is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 B9 ACW, 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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B9 ACW is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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