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C519 MMA

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,876 mi
Last recorded18,876 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC519 MMA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,876 miles

corrosion to offside boot floor

Pass 27 May 2015 18,794 miles

slight corrosion to boot floor

Pass 30 May 2014 18,739 miles

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

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

slight corrosion offside front floor

slight corrosion to offside boot floor

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,558 miles

offside front floor has slight corrosion

offside rear boot floor has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,388 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 18,388 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 18,219 miles

both front tie bar bushes perished

Fail 17 May 2010 18,211 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tie bar bushes perished

Pass 18 May 2009 17,954 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 17,940 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 17,668 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 17,662 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 17,431 miles
Fail 1 May 2007

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

both front teardrop mounts starting to split

n/s/f wheel arch holed

Pass 17 May 2006 17,184 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 17,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Note.nearside front tyre cut in sidewall but no cords showing.

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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C519 MMA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 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 C519 MMA, 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 40 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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C519 MMA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 17 July 1986.

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