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C481 COR

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,731 mi
Last recorded64,731 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC481 COR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 64,731 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 64,622 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,576 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 64,564 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired subframe inscure (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion of bulk head by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all Suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

wiper switch loose

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 64,180 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable stuck in swivel pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation hand brake cable broken (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,124 miles

oil leak

play in inner rack joints

rear brake pipes corroded

slight surface corrosion on underside

t/c/a bushes perished

Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,765 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2010 63,765 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 63,713 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 63,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2007 61,842 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 61,842 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,770 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 60,770 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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C481 COR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C481 COR, 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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C481 COR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 June 1986.

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