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C187 SBC

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,081 mi
Last recorded9,081 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC187 SBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 9,081 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 8,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,990 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 75,990 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise tyres stick out past body wheel arches

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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C187 SBC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C187 SBC, 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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What year was C187 SBC registered?

C187 SBC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 January 1986.

Is C187 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C187 SBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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