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C76 MEV

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,489 mi
Last recorded68,489 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC76 MEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 68,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,321 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,010 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 67,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 67,295 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 66,645 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 66,644 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 66,548 miles

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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C76 MEV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 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 C76 MEV, 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 40 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 C76 MEV registered?

C76 MEV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C76 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C76 MEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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