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C629 HFL

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,465 mi
Last recorded44,465 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC629 HFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,465 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 44,465 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,465 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 44,465 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 44,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 44,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,424 miles

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

Offside Handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,699 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 39,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,584 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,575 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front subframe mounting area damaged on nearside

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre slightly perished

scratches across centre of windscreen

Fail 7 Nov 2011 28,561 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front subframe mounting area damaged on nearside

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre slightly perished

scratches across centre of windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,823 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has run flat damage apparent to side walls?

offside rear foot brake and park brake effort low may need adjustment or repair?

park brake effort low and reserve travel poor may need adjustment or repair?

wiper arms play apparent at hinges almost to excess?

Fail 24 Sep 2010 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

offside front tyre has run flat damage apparent to side walls?

offside rear foot brake and park brake effort low may need adjustment or repair?

offside rear tyre has run flat damage apparent to sidewalls and is very soft?

wiper arms play apparent at hinges almost to excess?

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,316 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

steering locks are different from one side to the other ?

Fail 18 Sep 2009 23,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

steering locks are different from one side to the other ?

Pass 20 Sep 2008 20,135 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 20,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,904 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 19,899 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C629 HFL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C629 HFL, 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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C629 HFL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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