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C463 FFJ

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Diesel 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC463 FFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,226 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,204 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/front wiper blade slightly worn

o/s/front subframe mount has been repaired

wiper motor slow on dry screen

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,204 miles

n/s/front wiper blade slightly worn

o/s/front subframe mount has been repaired

wiper motor slow on dry screen

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,145 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/front brake sticking slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,058 miles

Both O/S and N/S tyres cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Both O/S and N/S tyres cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,947 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres have slight cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Jun 2009 68,917 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres have slight cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,528 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front pane[ supports need extra bolts

Fail 2 Jun 2008 68,528 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front pane[ supports need extra bolts

Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,129 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,108 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

low reading n/s/rear brake

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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C463 FFJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C463 FFJ, 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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What year was C463 FFJ registered?

C463 FFJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 January 1986.

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