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C942 XSC

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,122 mi
Last recorded11,122 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC942 XSC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 11,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust mount in poor condition but system still adequately supported

Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 9,673 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 9,666 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract as incorrect seat fitted and catching

drivers seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

Fail 24 Jul 2009 9,666 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

drivers seat belt slow to retract as incorrect seat fitted and catching

drivers seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

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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C942 XSC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C942 XSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C942 XSC?

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What year was C942 XSC registered?

C942 XSC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 May 1986.

Is C942 XSC safe to buy?

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