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B95 VDB

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,323 mi
Last recorded50,323 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB95 VDB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 50,323 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 50,315 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 50,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 49,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,892 miles

fiberglass front fitted, inner and outer wings removed and replaced by steel box section tube bolted in place, unable to fully asses structural strength

vehicle structure repaired and welds seam sealed (unable to fully asses repairs

Fail 27 Feb 2014 38,879 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

fiberglass front fitted, inner and outer wings removed and replaced by steel box section tube bolted in place, unable to fully asses structural strength

vehicle structure repaired and welds seam sealed (unable to fully asses repairs

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrosion to o/s inner wheel arch.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B95 VDB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B95 VDB, 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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B95 VDB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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