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C115 XNG

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,319 mi
Last recorded7,319 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 XNG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 7,319 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 7,319 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 107,231 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 6,949 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Water pump leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 6,540 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 5,700 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 5,540 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 5,092 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 3,796 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 2,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 98,713 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 98,355 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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C115 XNG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C115 XNG, 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 C115 XNG registered?

C115 XNG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C115 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C115 XNG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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