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C612 TRS

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,290 mi
Last recorded2,290 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC612 TRS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 2,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 2,285 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 12,078 miles

Battery tie down strap cable tied on

Cv boots clips loose

Engine bay wiring in poor condition

Engine has several minor oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak

Missing bolts from engine mounts

N/S sill corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 12,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery tie down strap cable tied on

Cv boots clips loose

Engine bay wiring in poor condition

Engine has several minor oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak

Missing bolts from engine mounts

N/S sill corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,394 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 11,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure battery lead under floor (1.9.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 27 May 2016 11,380 miles

oil leak

wheels protruding past wheel arches

Pass 12 May 2012 11,119 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 97,074 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 97,073 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 874,222 miles
Fail 30 May 2005 874,222 miles

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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C612 TRS is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C612 TRS, 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 C612 TRS registered?

C612 TRS is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 April 1986.

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