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C702 ERO

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,170 mi
Last recorded69,170 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC702 ERO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,170 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,153 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 69,146 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,758 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,953 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,930 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,208 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 58,208 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,665 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 56,658 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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C702 ERO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C702 ERO, 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 C702 ERO registered?

C702 ERO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C702 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C702 ERO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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