1986 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.3L Petrol · C861 VAY
1986 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/03/1986. Recorded mileage 54,471 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1275cc
C861 VAY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 54,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C861 VAY Mileage History
- 24/01/200753,996 mi
- 20/11/200853,996 mi
- 21/11/200853,996 mi
- 04/04/201753,996 mi
- 18/04/201753,996 mi
- 17/06/202353,998 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/202454,332 mi+334 mi
- 01/08/202554,471 mi+139 mi
Average of roughly 26 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
C861 VAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E (C861 VAY) between January 2007 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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