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C977 CWU

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC977 CWU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 86,665 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning lamps NOT working

Nearside Rear Suspension cone worn

Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,093 miles

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

Hazard warning lights NOT working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension cone worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre under-inflated

Fail 11 Nov 2024 86,092 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning lights NOT working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension cone worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,672 miles

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Hazard warning lights NOT working

Nearside Rear Suspension cone slightly worn

Fail 16 Nov 2023 85,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Hazard warning lights NOT working

Nearside Rear Suspension cone slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,193 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 85,193 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,148 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

under side of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 21 May 2016 85,099 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 85,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,548 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 81,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 80,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C977 CWU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C977 CWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C977 CWU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 8 February 1986.

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