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C434 FMC

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,901 mi
Last recorded61,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 FMC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 61,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 61,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sidewall perished

Nearside Rear suspension arm bearing has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 57,074 miles

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2021 51,318 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front and rear subframes starting to rust

front subframe mounting bushes slight movement

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear radius arm slight movement

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

outer sill panels, front bulk head, rear boot floor, A panels and offside front inner wheel arch starting to rust

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,869 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

front subframe starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement

nearside front metal brake pipe pipe starting to rust

nearside rear radius arm slight play

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

outer sill panels, front bulkhead and rear boot floor starting to rust

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,137 miles

nearside rear radius arm slight play

both front brake hoses starting to perish

front subframe mounting bushes slight movement

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2.5mm/ outer edge wearing

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 3mm

rear boot floor and front bulkhead starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,117 miles

front subframe front mountings slight movement

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

nearside rear radius arm slight play

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2.5mm/ outer edge wearing

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear footbrake and handbrake performances slightly low

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 3mm

rear boot floor and front bulk head starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,063 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

front exhaust slight leak

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2.5mm/ outer edge wearing

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

rear boot floor and front bulkhead starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2016 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake hoses starting to perish

front exhaust slight leak

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2.5mm/ outer edge wearing

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

rear boot floor and front bulkhead starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,592 miles

clutch pedal antislip rubber starting to wear

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front exhaust slight leak

nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease- no split/ hole

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear foot and handbrake performance slightly low

rear boot floor and front bulkhead starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,129 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 44,405 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 42,676 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 41,446 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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C434 FMC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C434 FMC, 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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C434 FMC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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