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C523 RJC

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,767 mi
Last recorded59,767 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC523 RJC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 59,767 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 59,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,758 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 59,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 58,747 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2014 58,705 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,695 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,580 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,566 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 57,090 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,006 miles

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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C523 RJC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C523 RJC, 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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C523 RJC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 11 December 1985.

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