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C721 SDX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,642 mi
Last recorded49,642 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC721 SDX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,642 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,976 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,953 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 44,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front rubber brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 25 Aug 2017 41,111 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear rubber mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe front rubber mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front rubber brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 40,599 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front number plate cracked

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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C721 SDX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C721 SDX, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C721 SDX registered?

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

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