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C993 ADB

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,613 mi
Last recorded36,613 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC993 ADB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 36,613 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 36,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,606 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in radius arm

Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,580 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,570 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 36,559 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 36,522 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 36,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,484 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/side track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

slight free play in the rear suspension swing arm pivot point's.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,476 miles

n/side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

slight free play in n/side & o/side front ball joints.

slight free play in the rear n/side swing arm pivot.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,457 miles

o/side track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,428 miles

n/side front suspension knuckle joint ball joint dust cover insecure.

o/side outer c/v boot cracking.

slight brake judder detected at the o/side front brake discs on brake tester.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,385 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 36,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,338 miles

O/SIDE FRONT BRAKE RECORDING SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,338 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

o/side front brake has recorded disc run out(JUDDER).

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,232 miles

BATTERY CABLE FIXING CLIP AT UNDER BATTERY BOX BROKEN.

COOLANT LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA.

SLIGHT WEAR IN THE REARN/SIDE SWING ARM PIVOT.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 36,232 miles

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

battery cable fixing at under battery box broken.

coolant leak from engine area.

slight wear in the rear n/side swing arm pivot.

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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C993 ADB is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 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 C993 ADB, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C993 ADB is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 6 September 1985.

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