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C403 GOL

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,444 mi
Last recorded66,444 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC403 GOL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 May 2007 66,444 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished

offside front subframe teardrop bush starting to de-bond

offside rear tyre starting to perish

play in both rear radius arm bushes

small rust hole in rear of offside rear wheel arch

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C403 GOL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 38,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C403 GOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C403 GOL registered?

C403 GOL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 9 December 1985.

Is C403 GOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C403 GOL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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