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B108 MTJ

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,148 mi
Last recorded129,148 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB108 MTJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 129,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 128,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 125,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 123,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 120,298 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 120,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 116,578 miles

all tyres extend beyond wheel arches

Fail 7 Jun 2013 116,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all tyres extend beyond wheel arches

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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B108 MTJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B108 MTJ, 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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B108 MTJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 June 1985.

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