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C205 PGY

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,886 mi
Last recorded30,886 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC205 PGY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,886 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,278 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 29,270 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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C205 PGY is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black 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 Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C205 PGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C205 PGY registered?

C205 PGY is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C205 PGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C205 PGY 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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