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C635 SBC

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,942 mi
Last recorded69,942 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC635 SBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 69,942 miles

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

o/s/r inner quarter panel corroded

outer sills rusty

slight play in all front subframe mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,717 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in all front subframe mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2016 69,334 miles

boot floor rusty/corroded

front number plate cracked

rear inner quarter panels corroded and holed

slight front brake imbalance

steering wheel off centre

underside and outer sills rusty/corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2016 69,334 miles

front number plate cracked

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

boot floor rusty/corroded

rear inner quarter panels corroded and holed

slight front brake imbalance

steering wheel off centre

underside and outer sills rusty/corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,294 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r inner quarter panel holed

outer sills rusty

temp fuel cap fitted

underside rusty/corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 678,345 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 678,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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C635 SBC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C635 SBC, 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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C635 SBC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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