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B547 XVW

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,037 mi
Last recorded72,037 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB547 XVW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 72,037 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed resting on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,942 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 70,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 70,087 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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B547 XVW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B547 XVW, 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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What year was B547 XVW registered?

B547 XVW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 November 1984.

Is B547 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B547 XVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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