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B805 OCC

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,361 mi
Last recorded72,361 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB805 OCC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 72,361 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 72,361 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 135,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 134,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2011 134,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 134,532 miles

Centre Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B805 OCC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B805 OCC, 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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What year was B805 OCC registered?

B805 OCC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 March 1985.

Is B805 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B805 OCC shows 6 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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