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C608 JGP

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,682 mi
Last recorded41,682 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC608 JGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,682 miles

1.near side front floor to sill becomming corroded 2.slight play in near side rear radius arm mounting bushes 3.slight play in near side front upper inner wish bone mounting bushes

H.C's high at idle acceptable at 1200rpm

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,368 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 87,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,025 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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C608 JGP is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C608 JGP, 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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What year was C608 JGP registered?

C608 JGP is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C608 JGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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