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B456 BMU

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,005 mi
Last recorded70,005 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB456 BMU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 70,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 69,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,315 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke but clears after a few seconds.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 69,309 miles

Brake insecure parking brake lever bracket weld broken. (1.1.21 (c))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust emits blue smoke but clears after a few seconds.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,014 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,664 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,396 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 67,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,010 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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B456 BMU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B456 BMU, 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 B456 BMU registered?

B456 BMU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is B456 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B456 BMU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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