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C211 NRX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC211 NRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,787 miles

Hazard warning switch not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 73,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 73,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard lamps not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 73,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both brake lights incorrect colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 73,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,635 miles

Slight twist in both front brake hoses

Slight wear/play in nearside track rod end

Fail 17 Jun 2016 67,633 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slight twist in both front brake hoses

Slight wear/play in nearside track rod end

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,019 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 65,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 65,019 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 65,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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C211 NRX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 C211 NRX, 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 C211 NRX registered?

C211 NRX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 September 1985.

Is C211 NRX safe to buy?

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