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ExpiredMileage
25,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
front exhaust mount loose
initial signs of general surface corrosion showing
wscreen laminate starting to discolour
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both side (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front steering rack gaiter in poor condition
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.D.3a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack loose (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?
Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.
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C999 MGC is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 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 Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C999 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Piccadilly typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C999 MGC is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 2 June 1986.
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