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C738 VLO

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,666 mi
Last recorded4,666 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC738 VLO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 4,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 4,657 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 4,621 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 4,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 4,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,347 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 44,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 1,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,729 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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C738 VLO is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C738 VLO, 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 C738 VLO registered?

C738 VLO is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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