MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear subframe has some corrosion
rear subframe has some corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear subframe has some corrosion
rear subframe has some corrosion
some light rust/corosion to offside and nearside sill to floor pan joint.
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
beam pattern just acceptable
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
indicator switch has slight movement onits mounting,operation not impaired.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
indicator switch move slightly on its mounting,switch operation not impaired.
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.advise renewal.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside washer jet partially blocked.
registration plate deteriorated.
offside handbrake cable catching component mounting bolt on subframe.
rear number plate deteriorated.
rear subframe offside and nearside members corroded.
Some corrosion of rear n/side floor and o/side rear sub-frame,acceptable at present but advise attention
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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C146 VDC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 C146 VDC, 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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C146 VDC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 November 1985.
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