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C180 JHL

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,700 mi
Last recorded16,700 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC180 JHL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion both floor to sills

corrosion rear sub frame mounts

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2009 16,700 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion both floor to sills

corrosion rear sub frame mounts

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2008 16,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,596 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 15,590 miles

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

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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C180 JHL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C180 JHL, 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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C180 JHL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 December 1985.

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