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C658 HWC

1985 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2005
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC658 HWC
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2005 76,100 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 76,078 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.engine oil leaks.

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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C658 HWC is a 1985 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C658 HWC, 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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What year was C658 HWC registered?

C658 HWC is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 October 1985.

Is C658 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C658 HWC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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