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C133 RUT

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 RUT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,880 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 82,855 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 82,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 82,638 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 82,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 83,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 81,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2011
Pass 24 May 2010 81,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 81,029 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 81,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,234 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 80,217 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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 RUT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RUT, 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 RUT registered?

C133 RUT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 March 1986.

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