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C562 HOP

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,818 mi
Last recorded56,818 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 HOP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,818 miles

hole in n/s/f floorpan area

o/s/ inner sill holed/ corroded close to prescribed area 13 inches ( 12 inches failure)

slight blow at exhaust front downpipe manifold joint

white substance n/s outer sill area ?

Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,805 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

hole in n/s/f floorpan area

o/s/ inner sill holed/ corroded close to prescribed area 13 inches ( 12 inches failure)

slight blow at exhaust front downpipe manifold joint

white substance n/s outer sill area ?

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)

slight corrosion found on both doors

slight corrosion found on sills/floor pan areas on both sides of vehicle

slight play found in both front suspension ball joints

wheel arch trim on nearside front has broken away from front rivet

Fail 30 May 2008 56,749 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s outer sill holes/ corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre (flat)

radiator cap missing

slight blow at exhaust downpipe clamp area

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,977 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 55,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

corrosion on nearside door sill

floor pan inside boot corroded through

Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,951 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on bulkhead.

front and rear subframes corroded.

nearside front and offside front inner wings corroded.

rear fuel line corroded.

Fail 11 Mar 2006 54,923 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

corrosion on bulkhead.

front and rear subframes corroded.

rear fuel line corroded.

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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C562 HOP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C562 HOP, 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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C562 HOP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 December 1985.

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