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C776 HJX

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,052 mi
Last recorded55,052 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC776 HJX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 55,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 54,980 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 54,976 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 54,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,628 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 54,300 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,107 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 53,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 53,442 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 52,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 50,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 50,649 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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C776 HJX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C776 HJX, 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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What year was C776 HJX registered?

C776 HJX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C776 HJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C776 HJX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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