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C595 ECV

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,173 mi
Last recorded24,173 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC595 ECV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 24,173 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 23,981 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 23,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 23,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 23,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 23,351 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 23,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 23,127 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,437 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,137 miles

both rear tyres worn outside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,821 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 19,819 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 18,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 16,447 miles

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 16,446 miles

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

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,736 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C595 ECV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C595 ECV, 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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What year was C595 ECV registered?

C595 ECV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C595 ECV safe to buy?

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