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C190 GHK

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,816 mi
Last recorded58,816 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC190 GHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,816 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,428 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,006 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,992 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 57,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,796 miles

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

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

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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C190 GHK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C190 GHK, 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 C190 GHK registered?

C190 GHK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C190 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C190 GHK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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