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C156 BYX

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,489 mi
Last recorded33,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC156 BYX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 33,489 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2021 33,462 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,398 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle been repaired covered in underseal

Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,662 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 32,252 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,265 miles

Both front floor pans corroded but not excessively

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 31,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Both front floor pans corroded but not excessively

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre valve leaking air

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,069 miles

both front inner and outer cv boots poor condition

front floor pans n/s and o/s poor condition

front to rear underside sills slight corroded

n/s front shock rubber poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2015 29,069 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front inner and outer cv boots poor condition

front floor pans n/s and o/s poor condition

front to rear underside sills slight corroded

n/s front shock rubber poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2014 29,053 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front flexi brake hoses slight perrished

both front inner and outer cv boots poor condition

front to rear underside sills slight corroded

n/s front front bottom shock rubber poor condition

o/s front tyre slight perrished

Pass 7 May 2011 29,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,445 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 28,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,149 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 25,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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C156 BYX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C156 BYX, 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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C156 BYX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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