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C789 CYV

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,443 mi
Last recorded43,443 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC789 CYV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2009 43,324 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,181 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 40,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,861 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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C789 CYV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C789 CYV, 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 C789 CYV registered?

C789 CYV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 15 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C789 CYV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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