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C218 BYF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,742 mi
Last recorded49,742 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC218 BYF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 49,742 miles

Tyre slightly damaged slight cracks on all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,653 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 49,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion on underside

Fail 11 Oct 2019 49,379 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,179 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 49,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 48,717 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 48,717 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,227 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/&/N/S/ FRONT WHEELS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/&/N/S/REAR WHEELS

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 9 Jun 2006 47,737 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT WHEELS

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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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C218 BYF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C218 BYF, 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 C218 BYF registered?

C218 BYF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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