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C421 BAE

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,329 mi
Last recorded78,329 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC421 BAE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,707 miles

play in bottem steering column bush

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

track rod ends tight

Fail 20 Apr 2010 25,707 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

track rod ends tight

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,706 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,706 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 25,706 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,706 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 25,706 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,708 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

slight play in steering rack

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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C421 BAE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C421 BAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C421 BAE registered?

C421 BAE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 September 1985.

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