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C894 FRN

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

3,027 mi
Last recorded3,027 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC894 FRN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2012 3,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

door mirros fitted are small but adequate veiw is maintained

new floors welded in and underside been shultzed

slight smoke on tick over due to running on lead replacement fuel and additive

vehicle been fitted with coil over suspension all round

Pass 22 Dec 2012 3,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

door mirros fitted are small but adequate veiw is maintained

new floors welded in and underside been shultzed

slight smoke on tick over due to running on lead replacement fuel and additive

vehicle been fitted with coil over suspension all round

Fail 30 Jan 2012 3,026 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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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C894 FRN is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C894 FRN, 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 C894 FRN registered?

C894 FRN is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C894 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C894 FRN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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