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C453 OKF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,299 mi
Last recorded26,299 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC453 OKF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 26,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 26,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,694 miles

Offside Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 24,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,494 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 19,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,264 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 12,813 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 7,803 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 7,754 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 1,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 1,778 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,843 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 79,842 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C453 OKF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C453 OKF, 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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C453 OKF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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