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B615 EOB

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,737 mi
Last recorded4,737 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB615 EOB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 4,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 4,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 4,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 4,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 4,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight movement in joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seat fixing to floor one bolt small washer rest all large advise fit larger washer to fixing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight movement in joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 4,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.7/5.1 CO (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight movement in joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seat fixing to floor one bolt small washer rest all large advise fit larger washer to fixing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight movement in joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 3,336 miles

floor at front on off side starting to show signs of corrosion ?.

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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B615 EOB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B615 EOB, 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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B615 EOB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 May 1985.

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