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C553 FVR

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,143 mi
Last recorded20,143 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC553 FVR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 20,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 20,107 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,921 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 19,913 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 19,849 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 19,845 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,568 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 19,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,495 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 19,491 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,372 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 19,370 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,647 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 17,645 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,481 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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C553 FVR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 C553 FVR, 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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C553 FVR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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