MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
only one seat fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
only one seat fitted
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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C289 BJT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C289 BJT, 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 C289 BJT?
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What year was C289 BJT registered?
C289 BJT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 May 1986.
Is C289 BJT safe to buy?
The MOT history for C289 BJT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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