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C815 KNV

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,494 mi
Last recorded69,494 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC815 KNV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 69,494 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both sides (4.1.D.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,061 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

o/s/f knuckle joint cup damaged but still serviceable

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower ball joints

unable to check rear radius arm pivots and wheel bearings

wipers poor

Fail 16 Feb 2017 69,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front mounting of rear subframe (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front mounting of rear subframe (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brakes binding slightly

o/s/f knuckle joint cup damaged but still serviceable

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower ball joints

unable to check rear radius arm pivots and wheel bearings

wipers poor

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel noisy

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Mar 2014 66,628 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2013 65,287 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 63,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,681 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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C815 KNV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C815 KNV, 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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C815 KNV is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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