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C345 WDG

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,773 mi
Last recorded73,773 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC345 WDG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,773 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,278 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,936 miles

bad oil leak

corrosion o/s floor to sills

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion under vehicle

handbrake travel

Fail 28 Nov 2008 70,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

corrosion under vehicle

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,264 miles

condition of steering rack gaitor

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,429 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle !!!!!!

Pass 12 Sep 2005 65,100 miles

surface corrosion under all four wheel arches and subframe mounting areas. !!!!!!

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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C345 WDG is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C345 WDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C345 WDG registered?

C345 WDG is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C345 WDG safe to buy?

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