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C561 UEF

1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,067 mi
Last recorded44,067 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E66,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC561 UEF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet mod external catches

fuel line internal /no armour

internal flitches removed/crash bars fitted n/s and o/s

internal mod driver seat only no belts or fittings to other area

n/s and o/s front inner brake discs pitted

slight drop on n/s passenger door hinge/upper

Fail 13 Jun 2011 44,067 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

driver seat only fitted no other seats or belts fitted

o/s inner flitch panel slight corrosion

fuel line fitted internally no armour to protect

Pass 1 Nov 2006 72,561 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 72,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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C561 UEF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,848 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 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C561 UEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C561 UEF is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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