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C748 XRT

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,070 mi
Last recorded48,070 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC748 XRT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 48,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 47,489 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,290 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 46,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,043 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,031 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 39,031 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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C748 XRT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C748 XRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C748 XRT registered?

C748 XRT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C748 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C748 XRT 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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