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C627 MAU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,142 mi
Last recorded31,142 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC627 MAU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 31,142 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 30,444 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,333 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 30,152 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 30,152 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,125 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 30,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 30,125 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2014 29,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 29,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,725 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 29,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,388 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 29,034 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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C627 MAU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C627 MAU, 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 C627 MAU registered?

C627 MAU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C627 MAU safe to buy?

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