MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,787 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
grease both rear suspension arm joints
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
grease both rear suspension arm joints
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside front wing area corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside front wing area corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C401 GCV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C401 GCV, 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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What year was C401 GCV registered?
C401 GCV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 February 1986.
Is C401 GCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C401 GCV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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