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C591 RRX

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC591 RRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 53,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 53,296 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,137 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 53,133 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main bream is affect by indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached tear drop mount bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,040 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 52,700 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,512 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 52,510 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 17 %

Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 52,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 52,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,419 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,419 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,411 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,389 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,245 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 52,244 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 52,163 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 51,754 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 51,158 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 50,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 50,310 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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C591 RRX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C591 RRX, 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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C591 RRX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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