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B389 MAO

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,259 mi
Last recorded14,259 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB389 MAO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,259 miles

Offside front wheel arch corroded and holed

Slight play at nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,667 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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B389 MAO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B389 MAO, 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 B389 MAO registered?

B389 MAO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B389 MAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B389 MAO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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