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B231 VBH

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,099 mi
Last recorded34,099 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto40,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 VBH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,099 miles

fromt bumper not fitted

rear outer valence coorode and small hole

slight damage to both front floor sections

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Sep 2006 34,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear outer valence corroded and small hole. †

Slight damage to both front floor sections

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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B231 VBH is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,624 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B231 VBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B231 VBH registered?

B231 VBH is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B231 VBH safe to buy?

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