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C899 REW

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,268 mi
Last recorded86,268 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC899 REW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 86,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 86,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,069 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 85,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hazard lights flashing fast

perishing on both left hand and right hand rear wheel valves

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hazard lights flashing fast

perishing on both left hand and right hand rear wheel valves

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,237 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wheel slightly touching inner arch on full lock

Pass 5 May 2011 75,934 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 69,691 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL S/DET

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

NEARSIDE RESR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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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C899 REW is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C899 REW, 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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C899 REW is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 May 1986.

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