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C413 KTL

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,309 mi
Last recorded14,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC413 KTL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2023 14,309 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 14,298 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 27 Nov 2019 12,885 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 9,591 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 9,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 6,148 miles

Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2016 8 miles

N/s dip beam on minimum

O/s/r trailing arm bush slight play

O/s/r tyre worn

Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,399 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2015 7,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 May 2014 54,001 miles

Coolant leak

N/s/f outer sill badly repaired

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 54,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rack ends have play in them

Coolant leak

N/s/f outer sill badly repaired

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 5,400 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 54,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has bad oil leaks

gromit missing from battery in boot

Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,729 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine has bad oil leaks

gromit missing from battery in boot

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,623 miles

Battery tray corroded

Fuel pipe chafing on rear subframe

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Slight runout in front brake discs

no rear seatbelts fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,622 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Battery tray corroded

Fuel pipe chafing on rear subframe

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

Slight runout in front brake discs

no rear seatbelts fitted at time of test

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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C413 KTL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C413 KTL, 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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C413 KTL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 September 1985.

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