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C514 UGU

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,744 mi
Last recorded66,744 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC514 UGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

has slight corrosion n/s/f seal not within 30 cm of body mount or seat belt mount

Fail 18 Feb 2012 66,706 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

has slight corrosion n/s/f seal not within 30 cm of body mount or seat belt mount

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,983 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2011 64,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2010 63,716 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 63,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 63,698 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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C514 UGU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C514 UGU, 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 C514 UGU registered?

C514 UGU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C514 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C514 UGU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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