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C405 GDA

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,369 mi
Last recorded9,369 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC405 GDA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,369 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,453 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil cooler and windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2011 5,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil cooler and windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2009 5,128 miles

nearside head light cracked slighty

Fail 5 Nov 2009 5,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside head light cracked slighty

Fail 12 Nov 2008 4 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres on legal limit

slight play in both rear suspention arms

Pass 12 Nov 2008 4 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

slight play in both rear suspention arms

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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C405 GDA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C405 GDA, 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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C405 GDA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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