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B254 JRD

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 1430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,356 mi
Last recorded2,356 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB254 JRD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 2,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 22,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 1,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 1,832 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

corrosion around osf jacking point

osf bump stop missing

Fail 17 Aug 2012 1,832 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

corrosion around osf jacking point

osf bump stop missing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 1,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

drivers front bump stop missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 1,640 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

drivers front bump stop missing

reverse lights stuck on

Pass 30 Jul 2010 717 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 717 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,860 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,145 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 76,133 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 75,930 miles

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

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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B254 JRD is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 1,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B254 JRD, 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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B254 JRD is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 June 1985.

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