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C646 YPO

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC646 YPO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 2 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorating on inner side wall

Fail 14 Sep 2016 2 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorating on inner side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2014

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2014

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

nearside rear + offside rear flexi. brake pipes ends slightly corroded

offside head lamp slightly no pattern

Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

nearside rear + offside rear flexi. brake pipes ends slightly corroded

offside head lamp slightly no pattern

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,894 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 59,893 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,251 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 58,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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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C646 YPO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C646 YPO, 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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C646 YPO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 13 September 1985.

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