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B139 JJH

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,667 mi
Last recorded1,667 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB139 JJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 1,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 1,401 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 1,401 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down insecure (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 460 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 129 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 94,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 89,613 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper arm insecure?

steering lock not working

Pass 6 May 2014 89,613 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wiper arm insecure?

steering lock not working

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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B139 JJH is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc 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 B139 JJH, 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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B139 JJH is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 April 1985.

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