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B995 NUT

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,453 mi
Last recorded52,453 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB995 NUT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 52,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 51,756 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 51,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 81,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 80,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 80,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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B995 NUT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B995 NUT, 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 B995 NUT registered?

B995 NUT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B995 NUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B995 NUT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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