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B335 EDA

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,858 mi
Last recorded36,858 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB335 EDA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,858 miles

battery stay missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe both rear rubber mountings starting to split

Fail 8 Oct 2014 36,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery stay missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe both rear rubber mountings starting to split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,723 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 35,723 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,667 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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B335 EDA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B335 EDA, 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 B335 EDA registered?

B335 EDA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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