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C331 THN

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,270 mi
Last recorded7,270 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 THN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 7,270 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 5,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 4,424 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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C331 THN is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C331 THN, 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 C331 THN registered?

C331 THN is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C331 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C331 THN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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