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C934 VFK

1985 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

346 mi
Last recorded346 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC934 VFK
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 346 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 132 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 94 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020
Fail 5 Feb 2008 3,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,445 miles

Advisories from 30th still apply.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 35,445 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 35,445 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Both front suspension track control arms have been modified/stiffened by welding.

Evidence of filler repairs to both rear wheel arches.

offside front brake hose has a slight twist.

Fail 25 Nov 2005 35,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Evidence of filler repairs to rear wheel arch areas.

Offside front brake hose has slight twist.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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C934 VFK is a 1985 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C934 VFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C934 VFK registered?

C934 VFK is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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