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C214 WUT

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,068 mi
Last recorded32,068 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC214 WUT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 32,068 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 31,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 31,814 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 May 2016 31,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,402 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 31,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 31,190 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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C214 WUT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C214 WUT, 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 C214 WUT registered?

C214 WUT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C214 WUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C214 WUT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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