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B897 EOG

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,223 mi
Last recorded60,223 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 EOG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,834 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 49,833 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,329 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,070 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 39,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 38,914 miles

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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B897 EOG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B897 EOG, 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 B897 EOG registered?

B897 EOG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 April 1985.

Is B897 EOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B897 EOG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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