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C3 XRR

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,869 mi
Last recorded92,869 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 XRR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,341 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 92,305 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on tie bar on lock (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on tie bar on lock (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rubbing noise from o/s/r wheel ????

fuel hose chaffing on sub frame n/s/r

Fail 22 Jun 2017 92,138 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working front and rear n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on tie bar on lock (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on tie bar on lock (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rubbing noise from o/s/r wheel ????

fuel hose chaffing on sub frame n/s/r

Pass 2 Jul 2011 128,565 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,408 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 63,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,553 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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C3 XRR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 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 C3 XRR, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C3 XRR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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