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B154 MPL

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,412 mi
Last recorded95,412 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB154 MPL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 95,412 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,404 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 88,255 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat loose

Pass 28 Jul 2007 87,736 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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B154 MPL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B154 MPL, 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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What year was B154 MPL registered?

B154 MPL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 April 1985.

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