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C551 KGO

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,968 mi
Last recorded18,968 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 KGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 18,968 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 18,967 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,059 miles

offside front brake caliper damp

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 14,403 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 14,403 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,323 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,233 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 10,224 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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C551 KGO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C551 KGO, 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 C551 KGO registered?

C551 KGO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C551 KGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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