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B517 HRX

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

2,759 mi
Last recorded2,759 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB517 HRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 2,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 2,394 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 2,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 1,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 1,755 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 1,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 1,354 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 1,080 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 99,700 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 99,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 97,168 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 95,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,879 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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B517 HRX 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 B517 HRX, 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 B517 HRX registered?

B517 HRX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B517 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B517 HRX 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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