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C215 GGP

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,726 mi
Last recorded140,726 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC215 GGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 140,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

Offside & Nearside Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Wheels Protruding Slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2017 140,723 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Feb 2014 140,310 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 Nov 2010 176,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,032 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sub frame starting to rust o/s

wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,807 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 3,286 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 3,286 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking 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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C215 GGP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C215 GGP, 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 C215 GGP registered?

C215 GGP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 August 1985.

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