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B714 EGJ

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,307 mi
Last recorded37,307 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB714 EGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,753 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 35,753 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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B714 EGJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 38,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B714 EGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B714 EGJ registered?

B714 EGJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B714 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B714 EGJ shows 3 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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