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C292 BHT

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,495 mi
Last recorded33,495 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC292 BHT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 33,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 33,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 33,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,302 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,399 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,325 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 32,321 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,136 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 32,129 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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C292 BHT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C292 BHT, 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 C292 BHT registered?

C292 BHT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 November 1985.

Is C292 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C292 BHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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