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C725 MRP

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

63,793 mi
Last recorded63,793 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC725 MRP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 63,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,546 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 63,530 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

UNDER BODY CORRISION

Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,423 miles

Extensive underbody restoration, underbody protection applied

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Nearside and offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive corrosion to sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,927 miles

Extensive underbody restoration, underbody protection applied

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front registration plate cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 61,927 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Extensive underbody restoration, underbody protection applied

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front registration plate cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 60,874 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive underbody restoration, fresh underbody protection applied

Fail 1 Feb 2019 60,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive underbody restoration, fresh underbody protection applied

Fail 12 Dec 2018 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear and ns outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

extensive under body restoration

Pass 6 Jan 2018 58,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn mounting not sat correctly (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

extensive under body restoration, fresh underseal, filler and paint.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery tray corroded

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust tail pipe

both sides outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,569 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 55,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,948 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 51,948 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL PANEL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,421 miles

sills and floor rusty and weak

both rear tyres very low on tread

both steering rack boots perishing

freeplay in front wheel bearings

front tie bar bushes in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,421 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres very low on tread

both steering rack boots perishing

freeplay in front wheel bearings

front tie bar bushes in poor condition

sills and floor rusty and weak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,213 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,157 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 37,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 37,473 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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C725 MRP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 C725 MRP, 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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C725 MRP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 September 1985.

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