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C359 ERO

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,864 mi
Last recorded12,864 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 ERO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 12,864 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 12,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 12,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 12,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 12,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 12,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 11,925 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 11,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 11,330 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 11,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,934 miles

Slight corrosion at front of the car floor area

Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,664 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,801 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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C359 ERO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C359 ERO, 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 C359 ERO registered?

C359 ERO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C359 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C359 ERO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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