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C704 JHK

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,925 mi
Last recorded51,925 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC704 JHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 51,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 50,994 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazzards not working

Pass 10 Jun 2023 50,873 miles

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

hazzards in-operative

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hazard warning lights inoperative

Fail 19 Mar 2022 49,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hazard warning lights inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,679 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 48,678 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front subframe mounting rubbers perished

hazard warning lights fitted and work but do not flash

Pass 12 Jun 2019 42,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 41,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 41,627 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,586 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,499 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

upper and lower engine stabilizers worn

Fail 9 Nov 2015 41,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

upper and lower engine stabilizers worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear arch trims lose

slight play in upper and lower engine stabilizers

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r arch lose

o/s/f arch broken

slight play in upper engine stabilizer

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

en gine stay bar slight play

o/s/f arch broke

slight play in n/s/f o/s/f hubs

Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,885 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate repaired

Fail 11 Nov 2011 40,885 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

front number plate repaired

Pass 12 Nov 2010 40,647 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,453 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,064 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 40,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,513 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 39,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate cracked

slight blow on front exhaust joint

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,767 miles

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

front number plate temp repair cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2006 38,767 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front number plate cracked temp repair

Pass 2 Nov 2005 38,381 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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C704 JHK is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C704 JHK, 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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C704 JHK is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 December 1985.

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