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C808 SBL

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,602 mi
Last recorded31,602 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 SBL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 31,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 30,567 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 28,950 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 28,942 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 28,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 28,386 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 28,386 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive c/o reading to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,325 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 28,324 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,149 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,373 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 27,373 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,222 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 27,221 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,953 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 26,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,700 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,379 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 26,358 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C808 SBL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C808 SBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C808 SBL registered?

C808 SBL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 24 April 1986.

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