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C78 MFE

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,633 mi
Last recorded58,633 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 MFE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,633 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,633 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 55,360 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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C78 MFE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C78 MFE, 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 C78 MFE registered?

C78 MFE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 November 1985.

Is C78 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C78 MFE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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