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C350 GVU

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,845 mi
Last recorded55,845 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC350 GVU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 55,845 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor area has corrosion

o/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewalls

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 55,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f floor area has corrosion

o/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewalls

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 55,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trumpet to wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking Hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area near seat mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,429 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front floor holed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 53,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front floor holed

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,310 miles

Battery retaining strap missing but battery secure in its tray

NSF wheel bearing/ball joints have slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,306 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 47,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes covered in masking product

all underside of vehicle has been welded and plated and undersealed

nearside front wing damaged and corroded

rear subframe corroded and painted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,994 miles

all brake pipes covered in masking product

all underside of vehicle has been welded and plated and undersealed

nearside front wing damaged and corroded

rear subframe corroded and painted

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 45,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 43,820 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 43,818 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) 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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C350 GVU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C350 GVU, 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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C350 GVU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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