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C779 FBU

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,486 mi
Last recorded49,486 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC779 FBU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 49,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 49,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,021 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 47,301 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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C779 FBU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C779 FBU, 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 C779 FBU registered?

C779 FBU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C779 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C779 FBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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