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C462 WUT

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,425 mi
Last recorded30,425 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 WUT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,160 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,987 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C462 WUT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 38,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C462 WUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C462 WUT registered?

C462 WUT is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C462 WUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C462 WUT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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