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C429 CYF

1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,050 mi
Last recorded58,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E66,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC429 CYF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 58,050 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,480 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,069 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 55,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,047 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,044 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 55,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,043 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 55,043 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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C429 CYF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C429 CYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C429 CYF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 28 November 1985.

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