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C550 HVW

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,934 mi
Last recorded6,934 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 HVW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 6,934 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 5,980 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 5,978 miles

Brake performance not tested no brake pedal did not test due to this did not test handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose inner end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2012 5,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 5,313 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,039 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom swivel joint

Pass 4 Jul 2007 4,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,695 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 4,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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C550 HVW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,696 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 C550 HVW, 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 41 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 C550 HVW registered?

C550 HVW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 October 1985.

Is C550 HVW safe to buy?

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