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B567 CGA

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,284 mi
Last recorded29,284 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB567 CGA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,284 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,758 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED OR BELTS CAR FITTED WITH HARNESS SEAT BELTS.SUSPESION LOWERED.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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B567 CGA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B567 CGA, 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 B567 CGA registered?

B567 CGA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 February 1985.

Is B567 CGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B567 CGA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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