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B247 KAB

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,578 mi
Last recorded75,578 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB247 KAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,578 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated strut unit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated strut unit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,176 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 74,274 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 74,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 72,766 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 72,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,252 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 71,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,920 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 69,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,774 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 67,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 66,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,273 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside sill

Fail 17 Apr 2012 64,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,319 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,019 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,019 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 58,335 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,335 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 51,437 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2007 51,437 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2006 45,720 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 45,720 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 38,508 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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B247 KAB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B247 KAB, 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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B247 KAB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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