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C477 CYK

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC477 CYK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,496 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,232 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 56,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 56,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 56,197 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,114 miles

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

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

front indicators faded

inner wings corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

sills / doorsteps / floorpans etc all corroded

slight inbalance of rear brakes

slight play in swivels

some metal brake pipes corroded

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating

wipers could be better

Fail 19 Dec 2009 56,109 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

front indicators faded

inner wings corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

sills / doorsteps / floorpans etc all corroded

slight inbalance of rear brakes

slight play in swivels

some metal brake pipes corroded

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating

wipers could be better

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,543 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

doorsteps corroded

inner wings corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

some movement in front subframe mountings

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2008 55,397 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

doorsteps corroded

inner wings corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

some movement in front subframe mountings

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,427 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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C477 CYK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C477 CYK, 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 C477 CYK registered?

C477 CYK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C477 CYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C477 CYK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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