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C201 VHA

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC201 VHA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 89,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,577 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 87,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 85,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,361 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 85,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,622 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 84,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,969 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 83,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,879 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 83,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 83,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,387 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 83,387 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,012 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 83,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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C201 VHA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C201 VHA, 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 C201 VHA registered?

C201 VHA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C201 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C201 VHA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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