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C997 OJB

1986 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,991 mi
Last recorded17,991 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini56,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC997 OJB
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2016 17,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 11,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,007 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,955 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 9,955 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 9,953 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 1 Jul 2011 6,480 miles

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

Reduced effort on nsr park

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Slight play in nsf ball joints.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,348 miles

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

slight play o/s/f bottom balljoint

Fail 1 Jul 2010 4,348 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 27 Jun 2009 1,642 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,997 miles

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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C997 OJB is a 1986 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C997 OJB, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C997 OJB is a 1986 Austin Mini, first registered on 20 January 1986.

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