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C880 HOL

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,002 mi
Last recorded44,002 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC880 HOL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,002 miles

weak by front jacking points & rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,367 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

PARTS OF REAR SUB-FRAME SURPORT PANEL CAN NOT BE SEEN ADVISE CHECKING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

no rear seats or belts fitted

rusty under rear of o/s valance

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,517 miles

o/s rear brake readings getting low

oil leak

outersills rusting

rear seats removed

subframes rusting

Fail 25 Nov 2013 42,517 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear brake readings getting low

oil leak

outersills rusting

rear seats removed

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,193 miles

frt subframe bushes worn

o/s rear suspention bush worn

rust to rear subframe, floors and sills area

Fail 16 Aug 2012 42,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

frt subframe bushes worn

o/s rear suspention bush worn

rust to rear subframe, floors and sills area

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,295 miles

both frt brake flexies cracking, n/s frt nearing limits

oil leak

slight rust to floor area

Fail 19 Jul 2011 40,245 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 34,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 30,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,407 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,971 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,478 miles

all four tyres perishing

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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C880 HOL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C880 HOL, 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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C880 HOL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 October 1985.

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