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C322 HCK

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,313 mi
Last recorded34,313 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

RegistrationC322 HCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 34,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,207 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 33,839 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 33,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,331 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 33,229 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2015 30,642 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 15,495 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 5,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 3,025 miles

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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C322 HCK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C322 HCK, 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 C322 HCK registered?

C322 HCK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C322 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C322 HCK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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