MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear sub frame has been weld repaired.
Slight play in front supension joints and Rack.
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front number plate poor. Front tyres wearing uneven. Slight play in front suspension joints.
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ACCUMULATED MOVEMENT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
REAR FUEL HOSE POOR
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C894 XTP is a 1985 Austin Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C894 XTP, 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 C894 XTP registered?
C894 XTP is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 16 August 1985.
Is C894 XTP safe to buy?
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