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C902 JGP

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,922 mi
Last recorded91,922 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 JGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,922 miles

boot floor corroded

bulkhead corroded

engine oil leak

nearside and offside door step sills corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes worn

nearside and offside sills advanced corrosion

nearside front top balljoint worn

offside and nearside floors corroded

offside front top and bottom balljoints worn

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 91,915 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

N/s/f door latching securely but not shutting fully

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush close to limit (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion around brake master cylinder

corrosion to n/s+o/s inner sills/floor

corrosion to o/s/f floor

front and rear shockers worn

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrossion around brake master cylinder

n/s/f door latching securely but not shutting fully

rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 5 Nov 2014 87,992 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrossion around brake master cylinder

n/s/f door latching securely but not shutting fully

rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,620 miles

all rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

drivers door step slightly corroded

drivers wiper blade fouling on windscreen when operated

slight corrosion around brake master ylinder

Fail 26 Oct 2013 79,615 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

drivers door step slightly corroded

drivers wiper blade fouling on windscreen when operated

slight corrosion around brake master ylinder

Pass 13 Nov 2012 686,190 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2012 686,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 63,321 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

suspension bushes perishing all over vehicle due to vehicle age.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,315 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack o/s

suspension bushes perishing all over vehicle due to vehicle age.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,052 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,052 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,949 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 52,560 miles

coolant leaking

offside track rod worn

Fail 20 Dec 2005 52,539 miles

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leaking

offside track rod worn

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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C902 JGP is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 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 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C902 JGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C902 JGP is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 January 1986.

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