MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,005 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust emits blue smoke but clears after a few seconds.
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.
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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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?
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