MOT Status
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55,378 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front subframe mountings poor
Gear change remote mounting broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All 4 tyres perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
advise front pipe leeking
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust front pipe leeking a manifold
n/s wing mirror missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C478 LKY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 C478 LKY, 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 C478 LKY registered?
C478 LKY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 June 1986.
Is C478 LKY safe to buy?
The MOT history for C478 LKY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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