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C665 PWP

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,681 mi
Last recorded67,681 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC665 PWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,681 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 67,681 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn All 4x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (inner) (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,559 miles

Corrosion to underside and osr quarter.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 67,559 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside and osr quarter.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 67,559 miles

All position lamps not working All lights not tested engine will not run (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested Engine will not run (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and osr quarter.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,197 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 67,128 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

car has lots of under seal under car

oil leak

play in steering system

shockers could be better on rear

Fail 5 Apr 2016 67,098 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak

rear shocks weak

slight play to front ball joints

slight play to steering

some play to rear radius arms

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front off side and near side tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,980 miles

front off side and near side tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2011 63,906 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 87,588 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2004 86,948 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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C665 PWP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C665 PWP, 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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C665 PWP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 November 1985.

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