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C547 OTJ

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,152 mi
Last recorded62,152 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC547 OTJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,152 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,152 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,092 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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C547 OTJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 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 C547 OTJ, 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 40 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 C547 OTJ registered?

C547 OTJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 12 May 1986.

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The MOT history for C547 OTJ shows 3 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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