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C773 EYB

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,321 mi
Last recorded64,321 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC773 EYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,713 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,171 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 63,171 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 62,600 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s engine mount insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,443 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 65,443 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,226 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 60,080 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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C773 EYB is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,275cc 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 C773 EYB, 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 C773 EYB registered?

C773 EYB is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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