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C698 KEE

1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,640 mi
Last recorded71,640 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E66,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC698 KEE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,374 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,154 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 71,153 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 70,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 70,302 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 70,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,071 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,163 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,428 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 65,415 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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C698 KEE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C698 KEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C698 KEE registered?

C698 KEE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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