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C165 HET

1985 Austin Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,834 mi
Last recorded30,834 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC165 HET
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 30,834 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has very limited reserve travel left

Fail 2 Nov 2020 30,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,217 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing outer edges

slight play detected n/s upper and lower ball joints

some play detected rear engine mount bushes

Fail 30 Jul 2019 30,212 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust loose at flange rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH front tyres wearing outer edges

slight play detected n/s upper and lower ball joints

some play detected rear engine mount bushes

Fail 31 Aug 2018 30,191 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front c.v boot slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion starting on floor.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,908 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 28,900 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,468 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 27,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,405 miles

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

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

advise surface cracking on offside and nearside front tyre walls.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,234 miles

advise centre exhaust mounting starting to split

advise front battery lead support bracket broken

advise slight play in nearside top and bottom ball joints.

advise surface corrosion forming on offside and nearside outer sills.

advise surface corrosion forming on rear subframe.

advise surface cracking on nearside front outer tyre wall.

Fail 19 Jul 2008 26,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

advise surface corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear subframe

advise surface cracking on offside front inner tyre wall and nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,543 miles

advise surface corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear subframe

advise surface cracking on offside front inner tyre wall and nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 21 Jul 2007 25,873 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

minor cracks in rear tyre walls

Pass 8 Jul 2006 25,404 miles

advise minor play in nearside lower ball joint

advise surface cracks in offside rear inner tyre wall not to cords

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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C165 HET is a 1985 Austin Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 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 C165 HET, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C165 HET is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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