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C512 TPL

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,998 mi
Last recorded68,998 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC512 TPL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,998 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,587 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2011 68,373 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 68,054 miles

both front tie rod bushes perishing

slight binding to front brakes

slight corrosion to battery tray

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor

towing hitch fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tie rod bushes perishing

slight binding to front brakes

slight corrosion to battery tray

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor

towing hitch fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 57,596 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 57,584 miles

Both sills are getting weak, have several repairs

Fail 17 Aug 2005 57,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil cooler is jammed between engine and sub frame

no rear belts fitted-full harness front belts

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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C512 TPL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C512 TPL, 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 C512 TPL registered?

C512 TPL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C512 TPL safe to buy?

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