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C434 RJK

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,506 mi
Last recorded33,506 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 RJK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 33,200 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,179 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 32,872 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,004 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,697 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 21,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,712 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 13,848 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,310 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,236 miles

imbalance on front brakes

slight leak exhaust manifold area

Pass 13 Dec 2005 12,201 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 12,201 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust leak from manifold area

Rear shock absorbers

Rear tyres perishing

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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C434 RJK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C434 RJK, 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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C434 RJK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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