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50 COR

1986 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,712 mi
Last recorded68,712 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini56,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 COR
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,712 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Fail 5 Oct 2017 68,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,256 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack arms.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 68,250 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,747 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear position lamp cracked

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,399 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,184 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 15 Sep 2010 67,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,950 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 66,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Sep 2008 66,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2007 66,478 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underneath of vehicle covered with thick layer of underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 66,049 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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50 COR is a 1986 Austin Mini in Blue with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,080 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 50 COR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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50 COR is a 1986 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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