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C862 PTL

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,378 mi
Last recorded67,378 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC862 PTL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front frame (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 67,246 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 67,246 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 65,925 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,372 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust blow at front joint

Fail 16 Sep 2013 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust blow at front joint

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,740 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 60,737 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,410 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,410 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 53,766 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 53,765 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,219 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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C862 PTL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C862 PTL, 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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C862 PTL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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