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B919 ETG

1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,213 mi
Last recorded47,213 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E66,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB919 ETG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,213 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 47,212 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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B919 ETG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,848 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 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B919 ETG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B919 ETG registered?

B919 ETG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B919 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B919 ETG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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