MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,306 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
unable to open bonnet
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B171 OLH is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 B171 OLH, 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 B171 OLH registered?
B171 OLH is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 February 1985.
Is B171 OLH safe to buy?
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