MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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discs rusty minor imbalance front brakes
exhaust minor leaks
heavily blacked waterproofed underside,,advise removing to inspect metal condition
standing rust in areas advidse wax oil ..sub frames and mounts
Only drivers seat (O/S/F) fitted at time of test.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bonnet catch missing
rear subframe condition becoming poor & has welding repairs.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C297 VLR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 C297 VLR, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C297 VLR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 March 1986.
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