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C744 LGC

1986 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,987 mi
Last recorded43,987 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini56,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC744 LGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,269 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,269 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,798 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,910 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,365 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 35,363 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 32,388 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 32,388 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2005 30,300 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 30,300 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C744 LGC is a 1986 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,080 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 C744 LGC, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C744 LGC registered?

C744 LGC is a 1986 Austin Mini, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C744 LGC safe to buy?

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