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C302 CWT

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,066 mi
Last recorded26,066 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC302 CWT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 26,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 24,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,424 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 23,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light discoloured and showing pink (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 22,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,396 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,605 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,374 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush top trunion stop bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush top trunion stop bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,444 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,711 miles

Exhaust back box rubber mount split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 15,700 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust back box rubber mount split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C302 CWT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C302 CWT, 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 C302 CWT registered?

C302 CWT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C302 CWT 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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