MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s/r tyre on limit
o/s door mirror missing
play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine leaking coolant
engine leaking oil
osf inner cv boot insecure
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
alternator belt loose
gear linkage loose
non obligatory mirror missing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C196 NEG is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 C196 NEG, 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 40 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 C196 NEG registered?
C196 NEG is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 January 1986.
Is C196 NEG safe to buy?
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