MOT Status
Mileage
25,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C285 MFV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 C285 MFV, 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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How do I check the history of C285 MFV?
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What year was C285 MFV registered?
C285 MFV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 April 1986.
Is C285 MFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C285 MFV shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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