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C820 YOR

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1273cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,631 mi
Last recorded55,631 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC820 YOR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,273cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 55,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,616 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,238 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 53,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 51,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,323 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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C820 YOR is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,273cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C820 YOR, 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 C820 YOR registered?

C820 YOR is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C820 YOR safe to buy?

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