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C12 GKS

1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,410 mi
Last recorded86,410 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E66,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GKS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,130 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,669 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot security

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Fail 20 Mar 2024 85,669 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front part (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot security

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,318 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported of mains (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 85,318 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,058 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2016 85,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,362 miles

Both rear subframe mounts slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2015 843,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,559 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,349 miles

very little suspension travel

very small steering wheel fitted,resulting in poor vehicle control

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,691 miles

no rear seats fitted

sports exhaust systm fitted,slightly noisy

steering wheel small

suspension very stiff with very little travel

Fail 2 Aug 2012 52,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,571 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 52,570 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2010 61,895 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspention close to bump stops

Fail 12 May 2008 49,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,611 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 48,611 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,122 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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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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