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C375 EJO

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,975 mi
Last recorded88,975 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC375 EJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,975 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 88,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,610 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 78,610 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 74,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2011 74,506 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,729 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 73,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C375 EJO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C375 EJO, 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 C375 EJO registered?

C375 EJO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 November 1985.

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