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B16 OMF

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,103 mi
Last recorded52,103 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OMF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 52,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021
Pass 25 Feb 2020 4,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 4,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 48,223 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly poor (1.1.A.3d)

o/s drive shaft inner boot leaking/insecure

rear numberplate

rear parcel shelf/structure modified

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 22 Feb 2018 48,223 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working faulty (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure clasp (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure clasp (5.2.1a)

Rear Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both poor when hazards are on (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly poor (1.1.A.3d)

o/s drive shaft inner boot leaking/insecure

rear numberplate

rear parcel shelf/structure modified

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 2 Aug 2014 4,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 2,116 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 1,000 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 5 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 5 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 47,369 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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B16 OMF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B16 OMF, 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 B16 OMF registered?

B16 OMF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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