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C925 OFY

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,353 mi
Last recorded45,353 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC925 OFY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 45,353 miles

Near side front wheel bearing has slight play

Off side front top ball joint has slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2020 45,353 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Near side front wheel bearing has slight play

Off side front top ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,225 miles

Front near side bottom ball joint has slight play

Front off side top ball joint has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,034 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 45,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Both rear height adjuster lock nuts loose

Near side front brake pipe slightly corroded

Number plates not correct colour

front off side top ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2016 44,802 miles

clutch appears weak and slipping

Fail 16 Jun 2016 44,799 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dice hanging on mirror (8.3.1e)

clutch appears weak and slipping

top up radiator

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,150 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 43,150 miles

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

engine oil low

frontmost securing mounting loose.

oil leak on engine

radiator topped up with water only.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,271 miles

Both front tyres have cuts but not reaching cords

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,622 miles

both front tyres have cuts but not reaching cords

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,125 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 37,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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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C925 OFY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C925 OFY, 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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C925 OFY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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