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C921 NAB

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,301 mi
Last recorded61,301 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC921 NAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk Head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,640 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,287 miles

surface corrossion on under side

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,889 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,401 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 56,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,140 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 62,119 miles

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

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

advise offside inner wing slgt corrosion by top wing

sadvise small corrosion hole by off side inner A piller panel

Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 59,733 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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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C921 NAB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C921 NAB, 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 C921 NAB registered?

C921 NAB is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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