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C835 RSX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,427 mi
Last recorded45,427 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC835 RSX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 45,427 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,427 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

patches of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,289 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,544 miles

front lower arms inner bushes starting to perish

o/s/f bulkhead shelf by master cylinders starting to corrode

slight corrosion starting on n/s outer sill

slight corrosion starting on rear subframe

slightly poor image on n/s headlamp

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,275 miles

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

O/S/REAR SEVICE PARK EFFORT LOW

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,676 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 32,676 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S/FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S/FRONT SILL POOR CONDITION OS/SILL POOR REPAIR

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2006 32,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C835 RSX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C835 RSX, 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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C835 RSX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 September 1985.

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