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C482 EFJ

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,065 mi
Last recorded29,065 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC482 EFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 29,065 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 29,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 29,029 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 28,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 28,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 28,736 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,722 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion around bulk head/brake master cylinder

Fail 16 Nov 2020 28,717 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brakes slight bind

fuel hoses perishing

slight corrosion around bulk head/brake master cylinder

Pass 22 May 2019 28,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 28,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,591 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 25,418 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door step corroded

n/s front wheel arch spat broken

o/s A panel corroded

slight play in n/s o/s front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Apr 2011 25,229 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door step corroded

n/s front wheel arch spat broken

o/s A panel corroded

slight play in n/s o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,207 miles

o/s front wing A panel corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front wing plastic wheel arch and bumper damaged

n/s rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

slight wear in n/s o/s front suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to n/s of rear sub frame

Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 24,972 miles

N/s front wing trim broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C482 EFJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C482 EFJ, 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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C482 EFJ is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 November 1985.

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