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C286 HGG

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC286 HGG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 93,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 92,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,582 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,016 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,857 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 81,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 79,799 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,452 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,177 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,269 miles

suspect play at front o/s upper outer ball joint

Fail 22 Aug 2011 72,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

suspect play at front o/s upper outer ball joint

Pass 30 Aug 2010 69,701 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,546 miles

exhaust noisy not considered excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,416 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 65,399 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,976 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 63,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,885 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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C286 HGG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C286 HGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C286 HGG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 January 1986.

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