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C778 MMO

1985 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC778 MMO
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 89,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,499 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 89,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 88,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 88,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 86,425 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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C778 MMO is a 1985 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C778 MMO, 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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C778 MMO is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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