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C917 YFA

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,807 mi
Last recorded72,807 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC917 YFA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,807 miles

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

no seats fitted at time of test/only drivers

tyres perishing dont look to cords

various corrosion various places,prescribed areas etc

Fail 7 Nov 2013 72,807 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

no seats fitted at time of test/only drivers

tyres perishing dont look to cords

various corrosion various places,prescribed areas etc

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all recent welds undersealed

n/s/r & o/s/r inner brake back plates slightly corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f inner lower arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 10 Dec 2011 72,807 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

evidence of previus fuel leak at carb needle valve

indicater stalk loose

long handbrake travel

low effort r/o/s/foot & handbrake

n/s/f/tie rod bent

only o0ne no plate light working

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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C917 YFA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C917 YFA, 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 C917 YFA registered?

C917 YFA is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 November 1985.

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