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C608 CRU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC608 CRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 86,971 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 86,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 86,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 85,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 84,896 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,656 miles

Both rear lamp lenses fading

Nearside rear tyre wear outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2018 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Both rear lamp lenses fading

Nearside rear tyre wear outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 30,917 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,779 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Pair (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Pair (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,669 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 77,669 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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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C608 CRU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C608 CRU, 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 C608 CRU registered?

C608 CRU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C608 CRU safe to buy?

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