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C545 ETM

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

80,692 mi
Last recorded80,692 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 ETM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear jacking point corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. Considered just within the legal requirements. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at the time of test.

Vehicle structure showing general age & corrosion.

Pass 19 Feb 2024 80,503 miles

Engine oil leak, considered just within the legal requirements

Offside rear jacking point corroded

Rear seats removed at the time of test

Vehicle structure showing general age & corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,306 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,176 miles

Engine oil leak but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Side repeater in operative

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,947 miles

N/S side repeater not working.

O/S/R jacking point corroding.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 79,947 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

N/S side repeater not working.

O/S/R jacking point corroding.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,517 miles

Nearside Front wing repeater not working.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing repeater not working.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,642 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,335 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,976 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 76,976 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,155 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 75,155 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Nearside tyres cracking

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,458 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,635 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,150 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 72,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,804 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 70,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 9,476 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,289 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 67,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,244 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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C545 ETM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C545 ETM, 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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C545 ETM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 September 1985.

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