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B109 AJN

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB109 AJN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 68,481 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 68,481 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 68,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,912 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 67,912 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 May 2017 67,695 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 67,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,924 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 67,924 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 67,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,426 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,590 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 63,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,704 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 48,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 46,862 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 46,862 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 46,834 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 46,474 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 46,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 45,868 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 45,868 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2005 44,599 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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B109 AJN is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B109 AJN, 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 B109 AJN registered?

B109 AJN is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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The MOT history for B109 AJN shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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