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C133 DRJ

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,859 mi
Last recorded56,859 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 DRJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,859 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 56,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,589 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,120 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,803 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 30,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,221 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 25,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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C133 DRJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 1,275cc 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 C133 DRJ, 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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What year was C133 DRJ registered?

C133 DRJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 February 1986.

Is C133 DRJ safe to buy?

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