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C18 PDW

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,550 mi
Last recorded57,550 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 PDW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 57,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 57,533 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 57,532 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 56,995 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 65,995 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 56,555 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 56,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 56,426 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,521 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 48,868 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 48,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 42,852 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 42,852 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 42,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,791 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 68,838 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 81,523 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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C18 PDW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C18 PDW, 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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C18 PDW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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