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C262 RPE

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC262 RPE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 98,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 97,815 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 97,815 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 96,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 96,749 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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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C262 RPE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C262 RPE, 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 C262 RPE registered?

C262 RPE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C262 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C262 RPE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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