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C984 LHJ

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,485 mi
Last recorded13,485 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC984 LHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2024 13,485 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 13,485 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 13,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 13,441 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 13,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint slight play

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Offside Front Upper ball joint slight play

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2014 13,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,117 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,949 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 5,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 1,170 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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C984 LHJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C984 LHJ, 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 C984 LHJ registered?

C984 LHJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 June 1986.

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