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B390 VRV

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,493 mi
Last recorded75,493 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB390 VRV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 75,493 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 75,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,848 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,508 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 60,642 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,884 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,152 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,085 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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B390 VRV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B390 VRV, 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 B390 VRV registered?

B390 VRV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B390 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B390 VRV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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