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C109 HTU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,395 mi
Last recorded49,395 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC109 HTU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 49,395 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 49,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,220 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fadded (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,220 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,203 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

general condition of body poor

Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill complete (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill complete (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected forfard of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general condition of body poor

Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi hose cracked (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front tie-bar rubber bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,094 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill and door step (5.2.6)

general body condition poor

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,926 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door step (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,744 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,475 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,470 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,054 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 47,054 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door lower edge corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,976 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 45,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside door corroded along bottom edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,492 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 45,492 miles

Nearside Outer Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear lens cracked

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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C109 HTU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C109 HTU, 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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C109 HTU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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