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B167 PWD

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,489 mi
Last recorded34,489 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB167 PWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 34,489 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 34,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 33,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 33,241 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,275 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 32,252 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,469 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,431 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,382 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 31,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,331 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,331 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,244 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,821 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,127 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 30,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B167 PWD is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B167 PWD, 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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B167 PWD is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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