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B480 YJO

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,032 mi
Last recorded10,032 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB480 YJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 10,032 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING - PERISHED AND WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 10,016 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING - PERISHED AND WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 10,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2013 9,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

wipers deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2013 9,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

wipers deteriorating

Fail 2 Apr 2011 8,960 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2011 8,960 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,024 miles

all four tyres slightly out of shape and perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 7,024 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres slightly out of shape and perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,996 miles

all four tyres showing wear

Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,906 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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B480 YJO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B480 YJO, 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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B480 YJO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 April 1985.

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