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C578 KGK

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,441 mi
Last recorded69,441 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC578 KGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,441 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 69,430 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,197 miles

Rear brakes require adjustment

Throttle cable too tight

Clicking sound from N/S/R brake

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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C578 KGK is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C578 KGK, 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 C578 KGK registered?

C578 KGK is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C578 KGK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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