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C865 APO

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC865 APO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,528 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,527 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,087 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f sub frame mounting worn

Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,087 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f sub frame mounting worn

Pass 4 May 2007 52,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,953 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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C865 APO is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C865 APO, 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 C865 APO registered?

C865 APO is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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