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C714 GRO

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,862 mi
Last recorded51,862 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC714 GRO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,862 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 49,452 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 49,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various body corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2016 46,477 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

general body corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2016 46,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

general body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,355 miles

Rear subframe has been repaired unable to fully assess due underseal coatings

Fail 25 May 2015 45,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe has been repaired unable to fully assess due underseal coatings

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,199 miles

advise rear sub frame starting to corrode

advise slight wear in n/s/ f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,199 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise rear sub frame starting to corrode

advise slight wear in n/s/ f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,317 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 38,275 miles

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

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)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre just within legal limits

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,810 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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C714 GRO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C714 GRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C714 GRO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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