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C842 AKO

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,655 mi
Last recorded55,655 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC842 AKO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 55,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,713 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

bulkhead corroded.

exhaust corroded.

front subframe, rear mountings starting to part.

fuel cap seal perished.

nearside rear floor pan corroded.

battery base excessively corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,430 miles

as test no. 412217587155

Fail 6 Jul 2007 52,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear registration plate poor condition

rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

fuel filler cap rubber starting to perish

minor play in both nearside & offside top swivels

nearside front tyre bald on edge (raised tread pattern)

wipers poor wipe

Fail 5 Jul 2006 49,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

fuel filler cap sealing washer starting to perish

minor play in both nearside & offside top swivels

nearside front tyre bald on edge (raised tread pattern)

wipers poor wipe

Pass 7 Jul 2005 46,566 miles

As from orig adv.

Fail 7 Jul 2005 46,566 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front auxillary lights showing blue light to front.

Offside front wheel bearing noisey.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wear in both font top balljoints and nearside lower balljoint.

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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C842 AKO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C842 AKO, 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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C842 AKO is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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