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C234 VDC

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,325 mi
Last recorded67,325 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 VDC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,325 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN STEERING RACK. ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 66,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,722 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,246 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 65,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 64,977 miles

slight cracking on outer side walls of both front tyres

Pass 8 May 2018 64,875 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread area

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated repaired (2.2.D.2d)

minor cracking on outer wall of all tyres

Pass 17 May 2017 64,434 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 64,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,380 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,263 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,216 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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C234 VDC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C234 VDC, 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 C234 VDC registered?

C234 VDC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 October 1985.

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