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C40 WPR

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,398 mi
Last recorded66,398 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 WPR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 66,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 66,300 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 66,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 65,928 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 65,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 64,003 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,068 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 30,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,660 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,650 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 22,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advise o/s/f outer cv boot, slight weep †

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,365 miles

Oil leak

advise o/s/f outer cv boot, slight weep †

Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 21,105 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion by rear subframe mounts

oil leak

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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C40 WPR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C40 WPR, 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 C40 WPR registered?

C40 WPR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C40 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C40 WPR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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