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C91 MGK

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,641 mi
Last recorded47,641 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC91 MGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,330 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 45,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,550 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 41,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,841 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,698 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,656 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,593 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 41,593 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,422 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,012 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C91 MGK is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C91 MGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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C91 MGK is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 15 July 1986.

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