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C721 MRA

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,774 mi
Last recorded59,774 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC721 MRA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,774 miles

Advise suspension ride height high

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 59,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Advise suspension ride height high

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,904 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 40,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 40,812 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside and nearside front floorpans holed by corrosion and patched under carpet

wide wheels and tyres fitted

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 MRA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C721 MRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C721 MRA registered?

C721 MRA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C721 MRA safe to buy?

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