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1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,611 mi
Last recorded36,611 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB320 PDF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 36,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 36,541 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 36,496 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 36,496 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking tank outlet pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 36,350 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rubber cone donut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 36,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 35,176 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 35,122 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,080 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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B320 PDF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B320 PDF, 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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B320 PDF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 March 1985.

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