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C423 CCR

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,632 mi
Last recorded39,632 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC423 CCR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 39,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 39,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs surface rust

Fail 12 May 2021 39,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake discs surface rust

Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,186 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,135 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,977 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 37,977 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,441 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 30,441 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 29,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

fuel cap seal deteriorating slightly

rad lower hose deteriorating

rear fuel hoses deteriorating.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,808 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating slightly

rad lower hose deteriorating

rear fuel hoses deteriorating.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,735 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 27,735 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,934 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 16,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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C423 CCR is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C423 CCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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C423 CCR is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 16 July 1986.

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