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C881 HFL

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC881 HFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2007 70,134 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 70,109 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 70,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,583 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 64,580 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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C881 HFL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C881 HFL, 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 C881 HFL registered?

C881 HFL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 September 1985.

Is C881 HFL safe to buy?

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