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C503 AEC

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,487 mi
Last recorded1,487 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 AEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 1,487 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front lower floors rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,970 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,628 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 98,628 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,699 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,110 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,055 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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C503 AEC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C503 AEC, 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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C503 AEC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 October 1985.

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