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C859 MBV

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,067 mi
Last recorded66,067 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC859 MBV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2008 57,566 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,994 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 47,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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C859 MBV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C859 MBV, 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 C859 MBV registered?

C859 MBV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 April 1986.

Is C859 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C859 MBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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