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C970 EUB

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,120 mi
Last recorded29,120 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC970 EUB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 29,090 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,018 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,764 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 28,764 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 28,648 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,549 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 28,549 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,358 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 28,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,159 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 28,159 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 28,033 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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C970 EUB is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C970 EUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C970 EUB registered?

C970 EUB is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 26 April 1986.

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The MOT history for C970 EUB shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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