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C627 SBC

1985 Austin Mini

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,520 mi
Last recorded90,520 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC627 SBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,520 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 90,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 90,319 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened Bearing has play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing has play (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 90,073 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,506 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,871 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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C627 SBC is a 1985 Austin Mini in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C627 SBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C627 SBC is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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