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C328 BYT

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,975 mi
Last recorded53,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC328 BYT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,975 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding

rear subframe corroded & rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill corroding

rear subframe corroded & rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,984 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 51,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,731 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,004 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 45,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2006 44,792 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 44,792 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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C328 BYT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C328 BYT, 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 C328 BYT registered?

C328 BYT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C328 BYT safe to buy?

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