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C656 JJW

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,566 mi
Last recorded24,566 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC656 JJW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 24,566 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 24,545 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 24,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 7 May 2022 24,515 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security heavilly undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,289 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 23,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,860 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,771 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 23,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,590 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

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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C656 JJW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C656 JJW, 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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C656 JJW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 December 1985.

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