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B655 UKO

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,436 mi
Last recorded84,436 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB655 UKO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,436 miles

Front brake pads overhanging disc

Fail 30 Aug 2024 84,436 miles

Front brake pads overhanging disc

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,592 miles

headlight covers on top of headlight could be harmful to people.

n/s top arm tight in operation.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 80,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

headlight covers on top of headlight could be harmful to people.

n/s top arm tight in operation.

Pass 18 May 2006 77,218 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 77,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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B655 UKO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B655 UKO, 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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B655 UKO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 October 1984.

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