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B708 BNO

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,953 mi
Last recorded90,953 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 BNO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,953 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 90,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,934 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 90,786 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 90,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 90,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,451 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,044 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 90,044 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,694 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 89,384 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,296 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 89,296 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B708 BNO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B708 BNO, 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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B708 BNO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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