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B723 HVO

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB723 HVO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 May 2025 60,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 55,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,832 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 55,504 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 55,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 355,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in o/s rear suspension arm bearings

Pass 4 May 2006 51,354 miles

front subframe not standard -not able to assess strength

screw in o/s rear tyre

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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B723 HVO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B723 HVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B723 HVO registered?

B723 HVO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is B723 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B723 HVO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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