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B495 LBY

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,968 mi
Last recorded66,968 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB495 LBY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,434 miles

o\s front wheel bearing worn

slight play in front suspension ball pins

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,250 miles

body rusty in places +o/s door

Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,543 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 38,543 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 May 2006 33,058 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2006 33,058 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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B495 LBY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B495 LBY, 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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B495 LBY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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