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C457 JMR

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,502 mi
Last recorded5,502 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC457 JMR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 5,502 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 5,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip is missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 4,417 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 4,417 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 4,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 4,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 3,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake cables rubbing on the exhaust

Fail 15 May 2015 3,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake cables rubbing on the exhaust

Pass 23 May 2014 3,705 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 30,867 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 30,867 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 2,482 miles

Lower Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 4 miles

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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C457 JMR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C457 JMR, 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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C457 JMR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 October 1985.

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