MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,845 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside front floor holed
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
Battery retaining strap missing but battery secure in its tray
NSF wheel bearing/ball joints have slight play
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C350 GVU?
You can check the full history of C350 GVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was C350 GVU registered?
C350 GVU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C350 GVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C350 GVU shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C350 GVU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C350 GVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.