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C431 BYT

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC431 BYT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,299 miles

Oil leak

nearside cv boot has slight leak from fixing clip

Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

nearside cv boot has slight leak from fixing clip

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,100 miles

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake cable slightly corroded

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates

slight deterioration on wiper blade rubbers

Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake cable slightly corroded

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates

slight deterioration on wiper blade rubbers

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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C431 BYT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C431 BYT, 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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What year was C431 BYT registered?

C431 BYT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 October 1985.

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