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C51 HGF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,446 mi
Last recorded22,446 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC51 HGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 22,446 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,944 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 21,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,924 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres have distortion in tread (flat spot)

indicators flashing fast

offside handbrake cable rusty

rear fog lamp inop

water pump leaking

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 13 Feb 2012 20,894 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres have distortion in tread (flat spot)

indicators flashing fast

offside handbrake cable rusty

rear fog lamp inop

water pump leaking

windscreen wipers poor

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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C51 HGF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C51 HGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C51 HGF registered?

C51 HGF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C51 HGF safe to buy?

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