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C994 NJH

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,401 mi
Last recorded14,401 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC994 NJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 14,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 14,151 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 13,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 11,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,703 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 77,753 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

HORN INSICURE.

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)

WHEEL ARCHES NOT COVERING WHEELS CORRECTLY.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,266 miles

Oil leak

slight perishing in tread front tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2007 4,589 miles

All mot advises still present from previous mot tset number 421041427478 17/11/2007

Front brake discs showing light surface corrosion

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches and lower floor pans corroded

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside and offside rear floor pans corroded

Slight play and noise evident from offside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks evident

Please Note! While carring out steering checks on lock to lock it was noted that the bulkhead contains play in mounting buhses attention needed

Fail 17 Nov 2007 4,587 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs showing light surface corrosion

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches and lower floor pans corroded

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside and offside rear floor pans corroded

Slight play and noise evident from offside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks evident

Please Note! While carring out steering checks on lock to lock it was noted that the bulkhead contains play in mounting buhses attention needed

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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C994 NJH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C994 NJH, 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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What year was C994 NJH registered?

C994 NJH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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