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C811 DUR

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

21,300 mi
Last recorded21,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC811 DUR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 21,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2024 21,299 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 21,296 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 21,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch end off sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 21,157 miles

Coolant leak heater valve ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 21,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak heater valve ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,108 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 20,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 20,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 20,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,101 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 20,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,095 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 19,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,400 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,020 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 18,020 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,932 miles

both outer sills are corroded

o/s/r/ tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,720 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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C811 DUR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C811 DUR, 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 C811 DUR registered?

C811 DUR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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