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C276 GOP

1985 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,904 mi
Last recorded30,904 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 GOP
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 30,904 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 30,900 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,352 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 30,326 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 30,097 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,080 miles

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner wings

Fail 23 Feb 2011 30,069 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner wings

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,029 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,003 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 29,991 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,879 miles

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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C276 GOP is a 1985 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C276 GOP, 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 C276 GOP registered?

C276 GOP is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C276 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C276 GOP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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