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C469 LBB

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,056 mi
Last recorded53,056 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC469 LBB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 52,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 51,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake lever needs adjustment

Pass 26 May 2020 50,491 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,964 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,327 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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C469 LBB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C469 LBB, 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 C469 LBB registered?

C469 LBB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C469 LBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C469 LBB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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