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C25 YDD

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,813 mi
Last recorded38,813 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 YDD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 38,813 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 38,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Join Has Minor Blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly Rocker Cover Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sidelight/Dipped Beam Switch Intermittent

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,298 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2019 38,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 37,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

battery earth terminal insecure

Pass 14 May 2016 36,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 36,887 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2014 36,833 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2013 36,683 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,245 miles

both front tyres starting to crack around tread area

o/s steering rack gaitor starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing low / worn on inner 1/4

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,237 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,151 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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C25 YDD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C25 YDD, 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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C25 YDD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 May 1986.

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