MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,708 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
very highly modified vehicle
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
very highly modified vehicle
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
some wireing has no grommets
very heavily modified vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
some wireing has no grommets
very heavily modified vehicle
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C981 HYC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple 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 C981 HYC, 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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How do I check the history of C981 HYC?
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What year was C981 HYC registered?
C981 HYC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 May 1986.
Is C981 HYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C981 HYC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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