1985 Austin MINI 1000 City E Auto 1.0L Petrol · C734 CYH
1985 Austin MINI 1000 City E Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 1985. Recorded mileage 87,686 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C734 CYH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 87,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C734 CYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto (C734 CYH) between September 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”.
C734 CYH Mileage History
- 05/09/202487,652 mi
- 14/07/202687,678 mi+26 mi
- 15/07/202687,686 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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