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C554 DAG

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,714 mi
Last recorded16,714 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC554 DAG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 16,714 miles

Front Wipers do not rest at the bottom of the windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 16,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 16,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 14,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2017 14,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 13,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 13,459 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,017 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Pass 2 May 2009 12,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 12,700 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 12,690 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 11,452 miles

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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C554 DAG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C554 DAG, 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 C554 DAG registered?

C554 DAG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 September 1985.

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