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C95 YTR

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,731 mi
Last recorded43,731 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC95 YTR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 43,731 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wing panel in shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in rear subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame fractured offside and nearside of rear subframe reinforcing plate detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower hub mounting swivels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor in rear subframe mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 43,452 miles

corrosion and holes both inner wings and scuttle panel but not within 30cm of a mount

welding on ofsf floor incomplete in places but patched on inside

wing and a pannel detached from a pillar in serval places but secure.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 43,494 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing around shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quater panel around subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing where front panel joins (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

corrosion and holes both inner wings and scuttle panel but not within 30cm of a mount

welding on ofsf floor incomplete in places but patched on inside

wing and a pannel detached from a pillar in serval places but secure.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,491 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

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

Slight play in inner steering arm joint (s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond vehicle arch

Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,642 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,634 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 42,633 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Petrol pipe from fuel tank weakend by corrosion

all new (eight) wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

brake fluid low warning indicator not working

condenser fitted to coil should be suppressor

excessive gap between welds on off side sill (26cm)

exhyaust system corroded and slightly leaking

has bolts in place of clevis pins in hand brake linkage which may be cause of restricted movement

locking washer has not been secured on near side lower swivel joint

low oil pressure light not working

lower section of near dide "A" panel not secured to vehicle

near side front inner wheel arch weakend by corrosion and holed

near side sill weakend by corrosion and holed

off side front tyre badly perished and deep cracks

off side inner wheel arch weakend by corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 42,505 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 42,505 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 42,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play to o/s and n/s steering rack arms

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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C95 YTR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C95 YTR, 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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C95 YTR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 November 1985.

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