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C594 GOP

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,865 mi
Last recorded55,865 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC594 GOP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 4 Sep 2024 55,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2023 55,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,425 miles

underside of vehicle stonechipped

Fail 24 Aug 2022 65,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle stonechipped

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,444 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 53,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,517 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,226 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 47,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,985 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,940 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 44,852 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,134 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 40,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,220 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,784 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,879 miles

Slight rear wheel malalignment discernible both rear wheels

Pass 5 Jul 2010 299,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 29,729 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,749 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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C594 GOP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C594 GOP, 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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C594 GOP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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