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C316 GDA

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,701 mi
Last recorded43,701 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC316 GDA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,521 miles

vehicle body and chassie covered in under seal

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,462 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,452 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate mounted low

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,548 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,036 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 38,036 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 32,540 miles

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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C316 GDA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,275cc 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 C316 GDA, 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 C316 GDA registered?

C316 GDA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C316 GDA safe to buy?

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