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C151 PWV

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

21,185 mi
Last recorded21,185 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 PWV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 21,185 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 21,161 miles

hazard not working not requid 1st april 1986

Fail 4 Nov 2019 21,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hazard not working not requid 1st april 1986

Pass 29 Oct 2018 21,100 miles

Coolant leak possible headgasket ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 20,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,442 miles

oil leak from engine

rear brake reading low

Pass 3 Nov 2014 20,100 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 20,099 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

brake pedal hard

Fail 4 Nov 2013 19,914 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s lower rear wing week at subframe mount

Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s lower rear wing week at subframe mount

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,759 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,839 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 18,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,681 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 17,674 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,540 miles

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,290 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 17,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

gas leak from manifold area to limit.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear no plate disapating.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,895 miles

rear floor corroding.

slight play n/s/f upper ball joint..

Fail 8 Nov 2005 16,303 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

coolant leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2005 16,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leaking

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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C151 PWV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C151 PWV, 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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C151 PWV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 December 1985.

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