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C712 CNB

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,063 mi
Last recorded13,063 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC712 CNB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 13,063 miles

at time of test only one seat and seat belt fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,159 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,285 miles

center rear exhaust mount has slight split in rubber

Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,055 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 8,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,966 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,763 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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C712 CNB is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C712 CNB, 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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What year was C712 CNB registered?

C712 CNB is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C712 CNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C712 CNB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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