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C765 YUE

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC765 YUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 78,403 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 78,403 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 78,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 78,199 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 78,181 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,164 miles

advice only, heater matrix leaking [not MOT item]

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,117 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,211 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,034 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 73,666 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front flexi brake hose slightly perished

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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C765 YUE is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C765 YUE, 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 C765 YUE registered?

C765 YUE is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C765 YUE safe to buy?

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