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C733 VNR

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,154 mi
Last recorded75,154 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC733 VNR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 75,154 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Hole is within 30cm of the passengers seat mounting point. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box has corroded and is holed slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe has corroded and is holed slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight seep of grease

Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section has started to corrode. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides have slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 75,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 74,838 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,575 miles

Nearside Front Slight bind

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,394 miles

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

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

rear fog light slightly dim

Fail 24 Nov 2016 70,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear fog light slightly dim

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,382 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 67,382 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,754 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 63,754 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,009 miles

bonnet tight to open

handbrake slight travel

nearside front road wheel close to arch on lock to lock

offside door dropped

offside engine mounting x2 bolts loose out of the 4

slight play to both front hubs

slight side to side to handbrake lever

vehicle freshly painted including underbody

Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,003 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

bonnet tight to open

handbrake slight travel

nearside front road wheel close to arch on lock to lock

offside door dropped

offside engine mounting x2 bolts loose out of the 4

slight play to both front hubs

slight side to side to handbrake lever

vehicle freshly painted including underbody

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,533 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,530 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,402 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers cv boot perrished

front pannel becoming corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 57,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers cv boot perrished

front pannel becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,861 miles

both engine mounting gone

Fail 27 May 2009 54,787 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both engine mounting gone

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,856 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 52,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,215 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 512,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,734 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 49,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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C733 VNR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 C733 VNR, 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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C733 VNR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 May 1986.

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