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C664 JAM

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,110 mi
Last recorded25,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC664 JAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,110 miles

Nearside front washer not working

Under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2019 25,104 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside outer sill/panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front washer not working

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,951 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,749 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 30 May 2017 24,746 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (4.1.D.1a)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,498 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 24,285 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,766 miles

both rear tyres perishing badly just legal

engine mounts worn badly

floors sills all very rusty and weak

freeplay in front ball joints

freeplay in nearside rear radius arm

freeplay in steering column bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2009 23,764 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear tyres perishing badly just legal

engine mounts worn badly

floors sills all very rusty and weak

freeplay in front ball joints

freeplay in nearside rear radius arm

freeplay in steering column bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,115 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 19,764 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,817 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,231 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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C664 JAM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C664 JAM, 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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C664 JAM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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