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B180 CGF

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,109 mi
Last recorded83,109 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB180 CGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,109 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 83,107 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,854 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,280 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all front sub-frame mounts weak

exhaust mounts poor

hand brake linkage temporary secured

Fail 10 Feb 2015 82,280 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all front sub-frame mounts weak

exhaust mounts poor

hand brake linkage temporary secured

Pass 28 May 2012 82,201 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise ex mouting advise suspension clerence front

Fail 25 May 2012 82,198 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise ex mouting advise suspension clerence front

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,069 miles

Exhaust loose in brackets

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 82,063 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust loose in brackets

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,017 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 82,014 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in rear radius arm bearing

Front brakes binding

Pass 11 Jul 2006 81,991 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 81,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 81,960 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 81,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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B180 CGF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B180 CGF, 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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B180 CGF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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