MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,027 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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