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C780 NCW

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC780 NCW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,444 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,989 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 1 Jul 2016 73,986 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2015 70,456 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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C780 NCW is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C780 NCW, 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 C780 NCW registered?

C780 NCW is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C780 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C780 NCW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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