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B80 REL

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB80 REL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 83,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 82,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,848 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 81,848 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,589 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 80,589 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 80,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,677 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 79,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,349 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 79,349 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,109 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 78,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 77,311 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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B80 REL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B80 REL, 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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B80 REL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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