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C951 PFS

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,869 mi
Last recorded49,869 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 PFS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,869 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 49,855 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 48,956 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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C951 PFS is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C951 PFS, 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 C951 PFS registered?

C951 PFS is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C951 PFS safe to buy?

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