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C721 CYL

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,255 mi
Last recorded69,255 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC721 CYL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,255 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 69,255 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,160 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 83,151 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,809 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 81,808 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,657 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 59,653 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

advise vehicle has seriouse electrical fault causing sparks at the front of the car could be a potential fire risk

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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C721 CYL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C721 CYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C721 CYL?

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What year was C721 CYL registered?

C721 CYL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C721 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C721 CYL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C721 CYL have outstanding finance?

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