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C245 CWT

1985 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,821 mi
Last recorded82,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 CWT
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 82,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 82,821 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2018 82,822 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 82,821 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported relay near brake pedal (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 82,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 82,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine idle speed low!!

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,830 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2011 80,830 miles

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

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter loose

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 19 May 2010 80,830 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,826 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 80,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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C245 CWT is a 1985 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C245 CWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C245 CWT registered?

C245 CWT is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 December 1985.

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