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B362 HRG

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,391 mi
Last recorded12,391 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB362 HRG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 12,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

hazard warning lamps very slow and dull

Fail 29 Mar 2022 12,380 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive emissions test aborted (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable strands broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure locking device inoperative (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

hazard warning lamps very slow and dull

Pass 5 Sep 2020 11,627 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush washer missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 11,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush washer missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 11,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush [washer missing ] (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 11,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush [washer missing ] (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no illumination (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 11,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 11,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 8,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,529 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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B362 HRG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B362 HRG, 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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B362 HRG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 March 1985.

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