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C293 WPA

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

295 mi
Last recorded295 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC293 WPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 295 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 295 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 96,440 miles

repairs on both floors and outer sill and boot borderline.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

slight play in offside front balljoint.

Fail 1 Jul 2006 96,412 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

poor repairs on both sides floor and boot

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play off side lower ball joint

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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C293 WPA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C293 WPA, 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 C293 WPA registered?

C293 WPA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C293 WPA safe to buy?

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