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C936 LGJ

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,237 mi
Last recorded36,237 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC936 LGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 36,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 36,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 36,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 36,231 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 36,231 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 36,229 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 36,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 36,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 36,220 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 36,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 36,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 36,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 36,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,210 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 36,208 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 36,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 36,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 36,190 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 36,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 May 2010 36,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 36,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 36,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,848 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

tappets very noisy

Fail 19 Apr 2006 34,794 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,794 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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C936 LGJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 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 C936 LGJ, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C936 LGJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 April 1986.

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