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C46 DMP

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,979 mi
Last recorded11,979 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC46 DMP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 11,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 11,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,083 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 10,398 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 May 2014 10,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,674 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 9,670 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,364 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 7,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 5,723 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 5,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 1,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 3,730 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 1,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 955 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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C46 DMP is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C46 DMP, 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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C46 DMP is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 February 1986.

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