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C710 UHN

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,659 mi
Last recorded30,659 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC710 UHN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 30,659 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 29,999 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 28,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 27,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,806 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,411 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,096 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,053 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,845 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 23,840 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,782 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,688 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 23,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

c0rrosion starting in o/s/r subframe mount

Pass 3 Jun 2006 22,977 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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C710 UHN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C710 UHN, 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 C710 UHN registered?

C710 UHN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C710 UHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C710 UHN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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