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C978 HFL

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

68,052 mi
Last recorded68,052 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC978 HFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,052 miles

all underside & components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,840 miles

all underside very corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 67,832 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside very corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,703 miles

Nearside Rear panel very corroded

all underside corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 66,640 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam on flash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear panel very corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm both 145/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))

all underside corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic bag on engine

Fail 27 Oct 2020 65,398 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic bag on engine

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all underside & components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,237 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside including outer sills corroded

has plastic Sainsburys bag over distributor cap & part of engine ?

Fail 23 Oct 2018 62,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot panel inside car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside including outer sills corroded

has plastic Sainsburys bag over distributor cap & part of engine ?

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,880 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Outer c v boot twisted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer & offside outer sills corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 59,878 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Outer c v boot twisted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer & offside outer sills corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot twisted

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot twisted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside front (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,862 miles

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

battery has temp clamp

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,984 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 53,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,406 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 52,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,823 miles

indicator switch has temp repair

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)

rear body panel by fog light rusted & holed

Fail 18 Oct 2012 50,796 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

rear body panel by fog light rusted & holed

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,120 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear panel rusty by fog light

Fail 24 Oct 2011 49,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear panel rusty by fog light

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,244 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,522 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,513 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 41,430 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,844 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 38,843 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,683 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Oct 2006 35,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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C978 HFL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 C978 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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C978 HFL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 October 1985.

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