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C548 YDF

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,525 mi
Last recorded35,525 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC548 YDF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 35,525 miles

o/s/f bottom joint slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2018 35,499 miles

wheel caps fitted alround

Fail 11 Aug 2018 35,499 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,439 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper arm (2.5.A.1c)

OIL leak from engine

Fail 22 Sep 2015 35,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint outer not secure (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper arm (2.5.A.1c)

OIL leak from engine

Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,424 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 35,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,212 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE NEED CHANGING VERY SOON

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 34,212 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE NEED CHANGING VERY SOON

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C548 YDF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C548 YDF, 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 40 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 C548 YDF registered?

C548 YDF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 27 June 1986.

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