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C860 SPA

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC860 SPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 2 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 2 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2023 28,087 miles

Dip beam switch faulty

Offside front flexi hose perished

Wiper motor slow

Pass 27 May 2022 21,992 miles

Nearside track rod end dust cover is perished

Offside outer cv boot is perished

Rear tyres worn low and in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2021 17,252 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 17,252 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 16,171 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 12,155 miles

Nearside front wheel bearings slight play

Offside front top swivel slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 7,641 miles

Exhaust blow centre section

Fail 27 Jan 2018 7,663 miles

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

Exhaust blow centre section

Oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2017 4,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

indicator and wiper switches loose on column

oil leaks

Fail 11 Jan 2017 4,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,741 miles

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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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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What year was C860 SPA registered?

C860 SPA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 November 1985.

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