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C186 AKO

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,701 mi
Last recorded23,701 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC186 AKO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 23,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 23,579 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 23,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,546 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,354 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,257 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 22,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,097 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 22,097 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 21,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front subframe n/s/r bush staring to split...o/s top outer sill starting to corrode...

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,962 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,862 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 21,673 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 21,673 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 21,673 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C186 AKO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C186 AKO, 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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C186 AKO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 August 1985.

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