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C28 DHU

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,674 mi
Last recorded15,674 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 DHU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 12,901 miles

both front springs are loose in their retainers on full droop

passengers seat missing at time of test

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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C28 DHU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C28 DHU, 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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What year was C28 DHU registered?

C28 DHU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is C28 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C28 DHU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C28 DHU have outstanding finance?

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