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C125 YAC

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,482 mi
Last recorded63,482 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC125 YAC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,482 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 634,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 61,147 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 61,147 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2014 14,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,129 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,723 miles

2nd bonnet catch missing

Full harness seat belts fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2008 31,720 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2nd bonnet catch missing

Full harness seat belts fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

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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C125 YAC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 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 C125 YAC, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C125 YAC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 March 1986.

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