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C844 XFK

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

73,607 mi
Last recorded73,607 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC844 XFK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion all inner and outer sills have been under sealed so cant fully inspect (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.5% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion all inner and outer sills have been under sealed so cant fully inspect (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,034 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2013 79,030 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C844 XFK is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 C844 XFK, 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 40 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 C844 XFK registered?

C844 XFK is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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