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B458 BDA

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

4,021 mi
Last recorded4,021 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB458 BDA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 4,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 3,399 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 3,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 2,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 2,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 1,757 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 1,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 8,006 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 7,737 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 7,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,551 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 4,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 3,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 2,811 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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B458 BDA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 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 B458 BDA, 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 42 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 B458 BDA registered?

B458 BDA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B458 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B458 BDA 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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