MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
track rod ends tight
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was C421 BAE registered?
C421 BAE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 September 1985.
Is C421 BAE safe to buy?
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