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C626 GJA

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

634 mi
Last recorded634 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC626 GJA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 634 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 634 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 634 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 634 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 634 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2008 97,412 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front to rear brake pipe undersealed

n/s/f suspension bump stop split

steering column lower bush worn but not a reason for rejection

Fail 2 May 2008 97,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front to rear brake pipe undersealed

n/s/f suspension bump stop split

steering column lower bush worn but not a reason for rejection

Pass 27 Sep 2006 95,677 miles

o/s mirror broken

wear in ball joints

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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C626 GJA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C626 GJA, 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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C626 GJA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 February 1986.

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