CarVerify

Free Car Check

C667 SLY

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC667 SLY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2025 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2024 83,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover between upper suspension arm and suspension unit starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, except pipes under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 82,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, except pipes under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,918 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 81,917 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 81,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,117 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,963 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,582 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,258 miles

Front all subframe bushes worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,742 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r seat belt removed

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,025 miles

o/s/r seat belt removed

Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f/ track rod end boot split

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,214 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f/ track rod end boot split

Fail 13 Dec 2010 70,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,917 miles

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

both rear seat belts removed

Fail 4 Dec 2009 69,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear seat belts removed

front and rear exhaust mounts insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,566 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 67,557 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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
Full Austin Mini 1000 City E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C667 SLY is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C667 SLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C667 SLY?

You can check the full history of C667 SLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C667 SLY registered?

C667 SLY is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is C667 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C667 SLY shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C667 SLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C667 SLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.