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C309 XDF

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

1,394 mi
Last recorded1,394 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC309 XDF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 1,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,208 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion rear inner arches

Pass 26 May 2018 94,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear seat back not fully secured

Pass 30 May 2017 89,737 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade slight split

all 4 tyres on 2.5mm

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

oil leak

rear seat back not locking into place fully

Fail 27 May 2017 97,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade slight split

all 4 tyres on 2.5mm

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

oil leak

rear seat back not locking into place fully

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,498 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 85,451 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,417 miles

front number plate is cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,384 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate is cracked

nearside front drive shaft gaitor clip is loose

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,624 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox to exhaust braket broken

nearside and offside floor pan to outer sills corroded

rear bakes imbalanced

Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox to exhaust braket broken

nearside and offside floor pan to outer sills corroded

rear bakes imbalanced

Pass 9 Mar 2013 75,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion offside and nearside door well

driver door deteriorated

exhaust to gearbox bracket broken

Fail 7 Mar 2013 75,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion offside and nearside door well

driver door deteriorated

exhaust to gearbox bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around rear wheel arches

corrosion offside and nearside door well

gearbox to exhaust braket missing

middle exhaust rubber missing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,310 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,310 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 69,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 67,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 64,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 62,332 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 62,321 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen on o/s side

engine oil leak

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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C309 XDF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C309 XDF, 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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C309 XDF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 April 1986.

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