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C321 MJH

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,219 mi
Last recorded63,219 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC321 MJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 63,219 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 63,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Balljoint. tightened and tabed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Balljoint tightened and tabed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,675 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

o/s/f sub-frame mounting splitting

wear o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,140 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 57,140 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,956 miles

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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C321 MJH is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C321 MJH, 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 C321 MJH registered?

C321 MJH is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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