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C465 CTA

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,728 mi
Last recorded17,728 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

RegistrationC465 CTA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 17,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 17,708 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 17,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 17,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 16,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 72,967 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery tray has slight corrosion

Fail 1 May 2014 72,683 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in both front seats tilting mechanism

Pass 2 May 2013 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 65,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise low reading n/s hand brake

Pass 6 May 2011 60,664 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 60,664 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 60,140 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C465 CTA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C465 CTA, 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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C465 CTA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 December 1985.

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