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B459 AKE

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,707 mi
Last recorded3,707 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB459 AKE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 May 2012 3,707 miles

nearside rear floor corroding

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,488 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f brake flexi pipe starting to crack

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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B459 AKE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B459 AKE, 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 B459 AKE registered?

B459 AKE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B459 AKE safe to buy?

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