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C272 DJO

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,433 mi
Last recorded96,433 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 DJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 96,433 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 96,433 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,433 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 96,434 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 96,434 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 96,434 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,435 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot clip insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 96,436 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

existing welding repairs appear ok

o/s rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,436 miles

Both rear wheel bearings getting noisey.

Near side front sill getting corroded.

Non adjustable rally seats fitted at time of test.

Some play near side front upper wishbone mounting bushes.

Fail 25 Jan 2014 96,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear wheel bearings getting noisey.

Near side front sill getting corroded.

Non adjustable rally seats fitted at time of test.

Some play near side front upper wishbone mounting bushes.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,436 miles

both rear radius arm dust covers getting worn

existing repairs to rear floors and outer sills appear ok

no rear seats fitted at time test

Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,436 miles

rear floors and boot floors getting corroded

small hole offside front floor

Fail 8 Feb 2010 96,436 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Slight lift in O.S.F upper suspension arm top joint.

Slight play in N.S.F upper inner suspension arm has play.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,436 miles

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

Slight lift in O.S.F upper suspension arm top joint.

Slight play in N.S.F upper inner suspension arm has play.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 96,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 95,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 93,559 miles

h.c high & does not decrease when revs are higher.

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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C272 DJO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C272 DJO, 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 C272 DJO registered?

C272 DJO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 August 1985.

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