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C449 WLF

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,761 mi
Last recorded30,761 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC449 WLF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks/cuts but not deep enough to reach ply/cords.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 30,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks/cuts but not deep enough to reach ply/cords.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 30,760 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 30,760 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 30,760 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2011 297,309 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2011 297,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,348 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 28,347 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C449 WLF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 C449 WLF, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C449 WLF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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