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C113 SCF

1986 Austin Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,485 mi
Last recorded78,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini56,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC113 SCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 78,485 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke unable to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill/floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill/floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,783 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 77,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,385 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 77,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,052 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,619 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 76,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,937 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 75,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,492 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,159 miles

Both floors corroding

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

N/s front tyre perrished/split outer side wall

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear subframe corroding

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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C113 SCF is a 1986 Austin Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C113 SCF, 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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C113 SCF is a 1986 Austin Mini, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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