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C72 HFJ

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,721 mi
Last recorded59,721 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC72 HFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,721 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,534 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,829 miles

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 59,329 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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)

Fail 23 May 2015 59,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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Pass 23 May 2015 59,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

tick over high

Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,129 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,129 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,077 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,155 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 58,153 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,569 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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C72 HFJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C72 HFJ, 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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C72 HFJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 March 1986.

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