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C70 FUD

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 FUD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,487 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 62,484 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 62,215 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,104 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,754 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 60,736 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,476 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

play in nearside front inner track rod joint

Fail 4 Mar 2014 56,476 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

play in nearside front inner track rod joint

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2013 53,549 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 461,219 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,655 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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C70 FUD is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C70 FUD, 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 C70 FUD registered?

C70 FUD is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 January 1986.

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