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C73 DHM

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,064 mi
Last recorded41,064 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC73 DHM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2013 41,064 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s/f floor shows signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 380,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,164 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,064 miles

front number plate damaged

front subframe bushes worn

n/s track rod end worn

o/s bottom ball joint worn

rack worn

clutch poor

exhaust rusty

f/o/s sill capping holed

Fail 16 Jun 2006 38,064 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch slipping

engine lose and stabilizer worn badly top bottom one bracket brokern

fan belt lose

front subframe bushes soft

lower exhaust bracket brokern

n/s track rod end worn

o/s bottom ball joint worn

o/s/f sill capping holed

spare flat and u/s

steering rack worn

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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C73 DHM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C73 DHM, 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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What year was C73 DHM registered?

C73 DHM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C73 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C73 DHM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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