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C463 VGU

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,898 mi
Last recorded24,898 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC463 VGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,898 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 24,869 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

the car if fitted with full race harness

Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,265 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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C463 VGU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C463 VGU, 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 C463 VGU registered?

C463 VGU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C463 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C463 VGU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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