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C652 BND

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC652 BND
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,746 miles

both rear radius arms stiff

non standard exhaust

small hole corrosion centre n/s floor

Fail 19 Mar 2010 93,744 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non standard exhaust

both rear radius arms stiff

Pass 16 Jun 2008 92,923 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 92,022 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front suspension stiff operation recomend attention

Pass 17 May 2007 86,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side steering rack arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 16 May 2007 86,444 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2007 86,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both side front brake flexis perishing

Pass 18 May 2006 81,726 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 81,726 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

oil leak

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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C652 BND is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C652 BND, 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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C652 BND is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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