MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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
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
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
advise ex mouting advise suspension clerence front
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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