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C651 VLH

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,559 mi
Last recorded31,559 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC651 VLH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 31,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 30,509 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 30,504 miles

Fuel hose leaking petrol pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o /side rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,334 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,099 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,975 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 29,975 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 29,866 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,707 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,707 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,676 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,347 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C651 VLH is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C651 VLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C651 VLH registered?

C651 VLH is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 24 February 1986.

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