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C61 END

1986 Austin Montego Hl

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,671 mi
Last recorded45,671 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Montego Hl74,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC61 END
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 45,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 44,489 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 44,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,889 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 43,864 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,832 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,486 miles

Front Coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,008 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 40,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,119 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,714 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,431 miles

sligtley low effort on n/s rear wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,624 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,293 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,285 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Montego Hl?

Based on 484 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 17
constant velocity joint gaiter split 13
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C61 END is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 74,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Montego Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C61 END, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Montego Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C61 END registered?

C61 END is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 22 March 1986.

Is C61 END safe to buy?

The MOT history for C61 END shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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