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B685 XNE

1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,650 mi
Last recorded67,650 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E66,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB685 XNE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 66,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,034 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,157 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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B685 XNE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B685 XNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B685 XNE registered?

B685 XNE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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