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C135 RCC

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

47,275 mi
Last recorded47,275 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC135 RCC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,973 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,424 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 44,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,516 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 43,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,871 miles

Nearside Front caliperjust touching stabilizer bar on full lock

Offside Front caliper touching stabilizer bar on full lock

Fail 28 Mar 2018 42,871 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling tie rod (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 42,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear shocks weakend

Fail 31 Mar 2016 42,018 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both discoloured (1.2.1e)

Steering rack insecure possible u bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear shocks weakend

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,566 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 41,565 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,014 miles

both rear whel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear whel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,416 miles

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

offside sill starting to corrod

Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

offside sill starting to corrod

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,271 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,566 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 32,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,701 miles

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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C135 RCC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 C135 RCC, 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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C135 RCC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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