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B109 YTA

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,996 mi
Last recorded14,996 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB109 YTA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 14,996 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 14,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 13,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 12,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 10,273 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 9,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 6,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 3,767 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 3,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 2,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 2,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 938 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015
Pass 8 Jun 2013 2 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 YTA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B109 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

B109 YTA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 June 1985.

Is B109 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B109 YTA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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