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B803 BGO

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,140 mi
Last recorded25,140 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB803 BGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 25,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,102 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,102 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 25,094 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 25,094 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,092 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,830 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,749 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,097 miles

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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B803 BGO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B803 BGO, 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 B803 BGO registered?

B803 BGO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B803 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B803 BGO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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