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C271 SPK

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,704 mi
Last recorded52,704 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC271 SPK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,704 miles

handbrake levers begining to sieze

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,704 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake levers begining to sieze

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,576 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,551 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

down pipe blowing at flange

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f wheel arch insecure

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,905 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 51,894 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,397 miles

both inner cv boots insecure

rear lens fading

Fail 1 Oct 2007 42,397 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both inner cv boots insecure

rear lens fading

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,071 miles

N/S &O/S Front bumpstops missing

Fail 23 Aug 2006 39,070 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C271 SPK is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C271 SPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C271 SPK is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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