MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in ball joints
sliht cracking on offside ball joint cover
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C217 ETA is a 1985 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C217 ETA, 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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What year was C217 ETA registered?
C217 ETA is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 October 1985.
Is C217 ETA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C217 ETA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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