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C402 XNG

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

38,481 mi
Last recorded38,481 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC402 XNG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2018 38,481 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill/boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hazard lights not working

off-side rear suspension arm becoming seized

Fail 4 Apr 2018 38,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear trailing arm siezed .

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,094 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 38,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,894 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,362 miles

Both outer sills corroded at front

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,785 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,475 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,148 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,148 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,802 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 35,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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C402 XNG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C402 XNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C402 XNG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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