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C675 KJX

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC675 KJX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/s floor pan corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in N/s/f wheel bearing

Play in O/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,599 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 72,650 miles

offside front tyre has damage to tread[not considered excessive]

Fail 6 Feb 2009 72,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

offside front tyre has damage to tread[not considered excessive]

Pass 12 May 2008 67,412 miles

offside rear brake/hub noisey

Fail 6 May 2008 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear brake/hub noisey

Pass 4 May 2007 64,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 64,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 64,292 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 64,292 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

free play off side front wheel bearing

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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C675 KJX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 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 C675 KJX, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C675 KJX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 January 1986.

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