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C155 VDG

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,800 mi
Last recorded58,800 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC155 VDG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight corrosion on inner face of Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread on outer edge only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in both Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in both Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Very slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,253 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 56,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,551 miles

light corrosion to n/s/r quarter panel

Fail 18 Jan 2018 55,551 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

light corrosion to n/s/r quarter panel

Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,981 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 54,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,097 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 51,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

nearside track rod end has slight play

nearside wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,942 miles

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

nearside and offside track rod ends have slight play

offside cv boot seeping grease

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,322 miles

Slight under body rust.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,377 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 44,374 miles

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

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

O/s/r fog light not working..

Fail 17 Dec 2012 44,363 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,006 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 43,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,667 miles

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

offside front inner wing and sill corroding (non prescribed area)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,456 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 40,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,974 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 35,834 miles

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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C155 VDG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C155 VDG, 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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C155 VDG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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