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B127 BYA

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,773 mi
Last recorded3,773 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB127 BYA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 3,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 3,502 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 3,488 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 99,995 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,019 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 89,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,822 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 79,808 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both wipers poor

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,978 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,963 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,751 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

brake cable chaffing exhaust system

n/s - o/s rear outer box covers corroded holed

off side outer sill panel weak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 68,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 66,546 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 66,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,512 miles

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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B127 BYA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B127 BYA, 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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B127 BYA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 April 1985.

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