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C294 VLR

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,380 mi
Last recorded13,380 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC294 VLR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 13,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 11,122 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 11,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 10,925 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 10,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 10,687 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 9,215 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 9,215 miles

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 tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 5,857 miles

both front tye bar bushes worn

movement at n/s/r radious arm

Fail 14 Nov 2008 5,857 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tye bar bushes worn

movement at n/s/r radious arm

Fail 1 Nov 2007 99,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 99,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006
Fail 11 Nov 2006 93,617 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C294 VLR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C294 VLR, 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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C294 VLR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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