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C418 WAA

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

13,954 mi
Last recorded13,954 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC418 WAA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,954 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 13,954 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 139,540 miles

n/s and o/s seals rusting front bumper loose

Fail 21 Oct 2010 139,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s seals rusting front bumper loose

Pass 8 Feb 2010 139,523 miles

near side off side lower seals rusting near side front arche moulding not secure

Fail 4 Feb 2010 139,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

near side off side lower seals rusting near side front arche moulding not secure

Pass 2 Sep 2008 137,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 137,630 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,499 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 13,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side and off side side seals some rust

Pass 11 Aug 2006 9,897 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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C418 WAA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 C418 WAA, 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 C418 WAA registered?

C418 WAA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C418 WAA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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