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C921 TJU

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,887 mi
Last recorded41,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 41,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 40,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 39,161 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 38,310 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 38,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 37,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,402 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both trumpet dust covers insecure but preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tie rod bent slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2019 35,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 34,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 34,046 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 32,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 30,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,030 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 30,024 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,215 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 22,629 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,647 miles

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 TJU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TJU, 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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C921 TJU is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 November 1985.

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