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C973 AFX

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,347 mi
Last recorded47,347 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC973 AFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 47,347 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 47,341 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,320 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas Suspension components corroded

handbrake cables corroded at rear

Fail 6 Jan 2025 47,318 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas Suspension components corroded

handbrake cables corroded at rear

Pass 4 Jan 2024 47,281 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded. Vehicle corroded within prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jan 2023 47,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 47,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,112 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 47,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,993 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,323 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,403 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,270 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 38,786 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,432 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,138 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,819 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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C973 AFX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C973 AFX, 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 C973 AFX registered?

C973 AFX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 March 1986.

Is C973 AFX safe to buy?

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