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C979 BNC

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,943 mi
Last recorded46,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 BNC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 46,943 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 46,770 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 46,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 46,667 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 46,566 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,228 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 46,134 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 46,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end near sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end near sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground battery cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts battery cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,598 miles

Front Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,750 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 44,740 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,527 miles

rear subframe has slight corrosison

Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,272 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,542 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 34,538 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from gear box

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,712 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 28,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,056 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 25,513 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 25,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,988 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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C979 BNC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C979 BNC, 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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C979 BNC is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 September 1985.

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