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A1 KUV

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,462 mi
Last recorded3,462 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KUV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 3,462 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 2,059 miles

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

vehicle could do with a clean

Pass 24 Mar 2010 1,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn sounds slightly harsh

Pass 15 Apr 2009 581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008
Fail 2 Apr 2008

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 59,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise car body in general scabby

advise subframe has been welded

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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A1 KUV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A1 KUV, 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 A1 KUV registered?

A1 KUV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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