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C876 TLE

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,366 mi
Last recorded37,366 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC876 TLE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 37,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,236 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 36,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 36,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,405 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 34,886 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,429 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 34,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,910 miles

both clutch and brake pedal rubbers warn

Fail 7 Jul 2016 33,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both clutch and brake pedal rubbers warn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,252 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 33,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,142 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,142 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,068 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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C876 TLE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C876 TLE, 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 C876 TLE registered?

C876 TLE is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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The MOT history for C876 TLE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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