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C513 VLT

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,867 mi
Last recorded48,867 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC513 VLT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 48,867 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both Sides Misaligned (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components has Surface Rust

Wipers Smeary

Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 27,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 17,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,159 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 17,159 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,069 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 17,069 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspect leaking o/s/r wheelcylinder

Fail 1 Mar 2010 16,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 16,800 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,260 miles

top engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,191 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 16,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,099 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 16,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,863 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 15,863 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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C513 VLT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C513 VLT, 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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C513 VLT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 April 1986.

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