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C85 KEV

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,907 mi
Last recorded67,907 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC85 KEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,907 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 67,907 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 67,524 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 May 2010 67,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2009 66,581 miles

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

nsr tyre worn

osf tyre tread wear

Fail 12 May 2009 66,571 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

nsr tyre worn

osf tyre tread wear

Fail 19 May 2008 65,643 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 May 2008 65,643 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2007 64,803 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 64,193 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 63,387 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 63,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C85 KEV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C85 KEV, 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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C85 KEV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 January 1986.

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