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C910 FAR

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,883 mi
Last recorded61,883 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC910 FAR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,883 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 61,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,517 miles

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

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

front wipers only just clearing screen

Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,508 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front wipers only just clearing screen

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre cracked and perrished

Fail 18 Apr 2012 47,803 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,359 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,217 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 47,217 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,084 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 47,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre badly perishing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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C910 FAR is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C910 FAR, 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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C910 FAR is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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