MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C262 DNB is a 1986 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 C262 DNB, 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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What year was C262 DNB registered?
C262 DNB is a 1986 Austin Mini, first registered on 14 January 1986.
Is C262 DNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for C262 DNB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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