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C725 EWL

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,050 mi
Last recorded43,050 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC725 EWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,050 miles

advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.

extensive use of underseal to underbody of vehicle.

extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle,some from inside of vehicle.

rear suspension subframes in poor condition,extensively repaired.

underbody corrosion in places.

very slight play in nearside/offside front suspension joints.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 43,050 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.

extensive welding repairs carried out.

rear suspension subframes in poor condition,extensively repaired.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,050 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

extensive welding repairs carried out.

rear suspension subframe in poor condition.

slight play in nearside/offside front suspension components.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,052 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,050 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,083 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,080 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,859 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 42,859 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C725 EWL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C725 EWL, 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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C725 EWL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 February 1986.

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