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C142 KEW

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,353 mi
Last recorded92,353 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC142 KEW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 92,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 92,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,187 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 92,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,976 miles

Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 91,976 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 91,339 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 91,335 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need re-aiming (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,933 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 822,940 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,401 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 79,392 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

some corrosion of rear subframe

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,117 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 78,117 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,098 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 78,098 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C142 KEW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C142 KEW, 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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C142 KEW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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