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B451 EMR

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

27,464 mi
Last recorded27,464 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB451 EMR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 27,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 27,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 27,261 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 27,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 27,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 26,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 26,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 26,689 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 26,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,872 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 24,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,722 miles

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

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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 22,011 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 21,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,853 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,298 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 18,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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B451 EMR is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B451 EMR, 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 B451 EMR registered?

B451 EMR is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 February 1985.

Is B451 EMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B451 EMR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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