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A485 CTO

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,308 mi
Last recorded75,308 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA485 CTO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 75,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 75,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 75,009 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 75,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 73,996 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 73,992 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,576 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 72,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable correded

Offside Front brake/hub assembly appears damp-further investigation advised

Fail 20 Dec 2016 71,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported broken rubber mounting (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable correded

Offside Front brake/hub assembly appears damp-further investigation advised

Pass 23 May 2011 71,466 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 71,466 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Floorpan and nearside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,878 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 70,878 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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A485 CTO is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A485 CTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A485 CTO is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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