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1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E
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2 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Dip beam switch faulty
Offside front flexi hose perished
Wiper motor slow
Nearside track rod end dust cover is perished
Offside outer cv boot is perished
Rear tyres worn low and in poor condition
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge of tread
Offside Front Section of outer sill corroded slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge of tread
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge of tread
Offside Front Section of outer sill corroded slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge of tread
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Nearside front wheel bearings slight play
Offside front top swivel slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust blow centre section
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust blow centre section
Oil leaks
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
indicator and wiper switches loose on column
oil leaks
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
indicator and wiper switches loose on column
oil leaks
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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C860 SPA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C860 SPA, 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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C860 SPA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 November 1985.
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