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C147 SVN

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,171 mi
Last recorded71,171 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC147 SVN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 71,171 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,024 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,164 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 63,267 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,303 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 56,303 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 56,131 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,940 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 52,877 miles

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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C147 SVN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C147 SVN, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C147 SVN registered?

C147 SVN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 September 1985.

Is C147 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C147 SVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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