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B371 RLB

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,900 mi
Last recorded7,900 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB371 RLB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 7,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 7,900 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 7,900 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 6,492 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 6,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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B371 RLB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B371 RLB, 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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What year was B371 RLB registered?

B371 RLB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 July 1985.

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