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C193 EMK

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,393 mi
Last recorded68,393 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 EMK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 68,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 67,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,980 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,699 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,699 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,251 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 65,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,479 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,697 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,879 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,712 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 62,712 miles

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

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 6 Nov 2014 62,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,358 miles

floor corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,358 miles

slight body corrosion also slight exhaust corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2008 62,531 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,531 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,176 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 62,176 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet stay not in clip when shut

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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C193 EMK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C193 EMK, 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 C193 EMK registered?

C193 EMK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 November 1985.

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