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B665 UBA

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,091 mi
Last recorded48,091 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB665 UBA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,091 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,843 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 46,843 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,841 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 46,841 miles

Direction indicators not working Switch not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,774 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 46,772 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,531 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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B665 UBA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B665 UBA, 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 B665 UBA registered?

B665 UBA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 February 1985.

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The MOT history for B665 UBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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