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ADZ 4122

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,316 mi
Last recorded42,316 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 4122
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,277 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 42,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 41,989 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 41,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,408 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 41,280 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,864 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,840 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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ADZ 4122 is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ADZ 4122, 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

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What year was ADZ 4122 registered?

ADZ 4122 is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 November 1985.

Is ADZ 4122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 4122 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADZ 4122 have outstanding finance?

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