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C925 RPG

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,708 mi
Last recorded58,708 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC925 RPG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,708 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,470 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,414 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 58,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 57,904 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,281 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 57,281 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C925 RPG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C925 RPG, 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 C925 RPG registered?

C925 RPG is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is C925 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C925 RPG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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