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C782 GMD

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC782 GMD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 88,303 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside - outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside / suspension components have general light corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (repair covered in underseal) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, suspension and body have general age related corrosion.

Fail 7 Apr 2025 86,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (repair covered in underseal) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, suspension and body have general age related corrosion.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe slighty corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 86,745 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe slighty corroded

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,254 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 86,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,090 miles

Oil leak ()

general surface and underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2017 86,089 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 2 sides (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

general surface and underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,164 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 sides (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,335 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,671 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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C782 GMD is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 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 Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C782 GMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Piccadilly typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C782 GMD is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 9 July 1986.

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