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C604 GOL

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,990 mi
Last recorded45,990 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC604 GOL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,990 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,825 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,917 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,799 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 42,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,131 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,167 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 41,165 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 397,821 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 39,781 miles

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

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

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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C604 GOL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C604 GOL, 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 C604 GOL registered?

C604 GOL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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The MOT history for C604 GOL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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