CarVerify

Free Car Check

B314 NVN

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,853 mi
Last recorded6,853 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB314 NVN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 6,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner and outer sills have been checked..applied finger and thumb pressure as per the m.o.t manual

rear subframe ..painted red

the whole underside of the vehicle has been checked..applied finger and thumb pressure as per the m.o.t manual

Fail 6 Mar 2008 6,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER TO OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED...APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

REAR SUBFRAME PAINTED RED

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL..NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR AND OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR AREAS ARE HOLED AND CORRODED..

Pass 13 Mar 2007 3,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 20,064 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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
Full Austin Mini 1000 City E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B314 NVN is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B314 NVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B314 NVN?

You can check the full history of B314 NVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B314 NVN registered?

B314 NVN is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B314 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B314 NVN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B314 NVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B314 NVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.