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1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E
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ExpiredMileage
67,681 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Corrosion to underside and osr quarter.
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both ()
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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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
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
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
front off side and near side tyres worn on inside edge
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)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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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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