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C857 HDA

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC857 HDA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,087 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,328 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 95,328 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 93,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 93,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,580 miles

offside front footwell corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 89,685 miles

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

Slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 4 Jan 2008 89,683 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 87,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

chassis/brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Dec 2006 87,758 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

chassis/brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2005 85,529 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 85,529 miles

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

main battery wire under car not secure

pads 90% worn

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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C857 HDA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C857 HDA, 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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C857 HDA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 November 1985.

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