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C201 WAD

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

5,856 mi
Last recorded5,856 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC201 WAD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 5,856 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 5,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 5,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 4,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 4,745 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 4,742 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 4,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 3,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 3,152 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 2,254 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 10 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 3 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,827 miles

movement evident in all front subframe mounting bushes

slight movement in steering system

Fail 16 Jul 2007 62,827 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

movement evident all front subframe mounting bushes

slight movement in steering system

Pass 16 May 2006 62,827 miles

HAZARD FLASHING IN MIN.

OS BEAM UNIT SMOKING IN SIDE MAY BE ABOUT TO BLOW.

Fail 13 May 2006 62,827 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

HC only passes at 2000rpm

Fail 3 Nov 2005 62,827 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C201 WAD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C201 WAD, 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 C201 WAD registered?

C201 WAD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 January 1986.

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