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C149 REY

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,227 mi
Last recorded30,227 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 REY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,227 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 30,227 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,193 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,193 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C149 REY is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 38,672 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C149 REY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C149 REY registered?

C149 REY is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is C149 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C149 REY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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