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C387 BYT

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

14,843 mi
Last recorded14,843 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC387 BYT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s font arch trim brokn

o/s front bearing a litte ruff

Fail 25 Mar 2008 14,843 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s font arch trim brokn

o/s front bearing a litte ruff

Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,525 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 95,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 95,518 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Two different types of headlamps fitted.

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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C387 BYT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 C387 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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C387 BYT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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