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C782 MMA

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,855 mi
Last recorded43,855 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC782 MMA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 43,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,300 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,154 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,970 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,751 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,354 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,388 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 54,837 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,835 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 52,764 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front no.plate cracked

n/s headlamp 'on' when not switched on and sometimes flashes!!!

o/s/r brake back pate corroding

smell of fuel but no leaks apparent

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 MMA is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MMA, 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 MMA is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 25 June 1986.

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