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C857 NRR

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,584 mi
Last recorded36,584 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC857 NRR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,584 miles

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

front and rear bumpers missing

Fail 26 Apr 2008 36,584 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear bumpers missing

Fail 15 Jan 2008 36,579 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,622 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 82,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C857 NRR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 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 C857 NRR, 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 40 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 C857 NRR registered?

C857 NRR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C857 NRR safe to buy?

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