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C743 DHG

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,660 mi
Last recorded55,660 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC743 DHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS

Fail 26 Sep 2020 55,630 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant RATCHET LOCK NOT WORKING (10.1 (u))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,407 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 49,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 42,810 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,376 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 38,366 miles

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

Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 35,449 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 35,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,136 miles

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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C743 DHG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C743 DHG, 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.

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What year was C743 DHG registered?

C743 DHG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C743 DHG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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