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B503 XHG

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,035 mi
Last recorded54,035 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB503 XHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,035 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 52,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,431 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 51,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,743 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,743 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 35,258 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2006 35,251 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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B503 XHG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B503 XHG, 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 B503 XHG registered?

B503 XHG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 January 1985.

Is B503 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B503 XHG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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