MOT Status
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86,410 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner wing corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Outer cv boot security
Offside Front brake back plate missing
Fuel pipe insecure front part (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer cv boot security
Offside Front brake back plate missing
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported of mains (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported of mains (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded main ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co 5.79% (7.3.B.1a)
Front Lower Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead to inner arch (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corner (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead to inner arch (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to boot floor (2.4.A.3)
underside rusting
Both rear subframe mounts slight corrosion
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Both rear subframe mounts slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hazard warning lights flash very fast
lower and upper engine stabalizer bars broken / bushes gone
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hazard warning lights flash very fast
lower and upper engine stabalizer bars broken / bushes gone
very little suspension travel
very small steering wheel fitted,resulting in poor vehicle control
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
very little suspension travel
very small steering wheel fitted,resulting in poor vehicle control
no rear seats fitted
sports exhaust systm fitted,slightly noisy
steering wheel small
suspension very stiff with very little travel
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
no rear seats fitted
sports exhaust systm fitted,slightly noisy
suspension very stiff with very little travel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front suspention close to bump stops
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front suspention close to bump stops
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?
Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C12 GKS is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,848 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 1000 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C12 GKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C12 GKS is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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