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C190 XJT

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,455 mi
Last recorded90,455 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC190 XJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 89,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,333 miles

Oil leak Engine / Gerabox

Fail 5 Aug 2009 89,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak Engine / Gerabox

Pass 23 Aug 2008 77,639 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 77,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 77,451 miles

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

slight play off side front lower arm inner bush †park brake effort poor no limit

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,451 miles

slight play off side front lower arm inner bush †park brake effort poor no limit

Pass 24 Aug 2006 77,258 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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C190 XJT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C190 XJT, 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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What year was C190 XJT registered?

C190 XJT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is C190 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C190 XJT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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