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C93 CWL

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,318 mi
Last recorded70,318 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC93 CWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 70,318 miles

fully undersealed throughout

Pass 14 Aug 2024 69,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 69,493 miles

front o/s floor corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 69,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front o/s floor corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates loose

exhaust slight leak

Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,852 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,826 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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C93 CWL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C93 CWL, 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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What year was C93 CWL registered?

C93 CWL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C93 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C93 CWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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