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C947 KTW

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,397 mi
Last recorded54,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 KTW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,397 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 54,396 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 53,293 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 53,293 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 52,429 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 52,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 51,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,487 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 51,471 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,859 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,554 miles

steering wheel structure appears weak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,869 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,264 miles

advises as before

Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,852 miles

advise exhaust system for corrosion

n/s/f bottom swivel slight play

o/s/f track rod end just meets criteria for play

rocker cover leaking

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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C947 KTW is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C947 KTW, 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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C947 KTW is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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