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B751 LFY

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,803 mi
Last recorded9,803 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB751 LFY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 9,803 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 9,801 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 7,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,483 miles

All 4 tyre's have cracks in side walls

Fail 7 Jul 2016 7,483 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 tyre's have cracks in side walls

Pass 27 May 2008 5,881 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 5,879 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 3,192 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 3,192 miles

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

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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B751 LFY is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B751 LFY, 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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B751 LFY is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 January 1985.

Is B751 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B751 LFY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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