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C260 GDM

1985 Austin Mini 25

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,537 mi
Last recorded56,537 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 2559,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 GDM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 25
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 56,537 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,531 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 50,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 25?

Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 210
Steering rack gaiter split 180
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 162
fog lamp not working 154
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C260 GDM is a 1985 Austin Mini 25 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 59,424 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 25 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C260 GDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C260 GDM registered?

C260 GDM is a 1985 Austin Mini 25, first registered on 28 August 1985.

Is C260 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C260 GDM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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