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C720 PGY

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,155 mi
Last recorded40,155 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 PGY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 40,155 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside & body repaired & undersealed

Fail 5 Feb 2025 40,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside & body repaired & undersealed

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,345 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 65,345 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2014 60,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2014 60,144 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 59,353 miles

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

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

middle o/s outer sill rusty

Fail 9 May 2013 59,353 miles

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

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

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

middle o/s outer sill rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,904 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 57,303 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 55,921 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 55,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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C720 PGY is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C720 PGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C720 PGY is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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