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B370 WKP

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,109 mi
Last recorded47,109 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB370 WKP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,109 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,105 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,087 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 47,073 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,035 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,017 miles

CORROSION STARTING ON OUTER SILL NEARSIDE AND INNER STEP NEARSIDE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/ NUT NEEDS TIGHTENING.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B370 WKP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B370 WKP, 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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B370 WKP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 March 1985.

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