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C469 SLU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC469 SLU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s front door step corroded

n/s front sill corroded

play in n/s steering rack arm

rear valance corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2006 78,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 75,323 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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C469 SLU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C469 SLU, 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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What year was C469 SLU registered?

C469 SLU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 October 1985.

Is C469 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C469 SLU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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