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C961 DBM

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC961 DBM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2012

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,020 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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C961 DBM is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,264 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 C961 DBM, 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 41 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 C961 DBM registered?

C961 DBM is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C961 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C961 DBM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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