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VIJ 7931

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,082 mi
Last recorded51,082 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 7931
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 51,082 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 51,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,593 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,926 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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VIJ 7931 is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VIJ 7931, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VIJ 7931?

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What year was VIJ 7931 registered?

VIJ 7931 is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is VIJ 7931 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 7931 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIJ 7931 have outstanding finance?

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