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C727 OJM

1985 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC727 OJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 29,582 miles

Front Headlamp rocker switch contacts beginning to fail.

Nearside Front Front scuttle closing panel is corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2025 29,329 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 29,310 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to hand brake /parking brake cable (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged frayed and strands broken (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition !!! cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition !!!! cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

battery loose in boot

Pass 9 Sep 2022 29,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / offside front inner wheel arch at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 29,284 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear boot mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / offside front inner wheel arch at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 28,962 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,279 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 28,153 miles

Hazard lights not working

Fail 31 Jul 2019 28,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard lights not working

Fail 19 Nov 2018 28,144 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting on the sub frame has broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury valance / bumper mounting area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame at front valance in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer edge of the wing corroded away (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury 1/4 panel by drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements does not have black number / letters (0.1 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame at the offside front mounting area ( lower are of inner wheel arch / heel panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting rear nearside rear inner and outer valance areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame nearside rear mounting area behind fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

**** ALL TYRES ARE VERY BADLY PERISHED ****

A fuel vent pipe is venting into the boot area and not to the underside of the vehicle

Hazard lamps flash very fast and appear very dim

No clearance to the offside front suspension bump stop

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty does not flash (4.4.2 (a) (i))

WIPERS RUN VERY SLOW

Windscreen damaged on the nearside

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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C727 OJM is a 1985 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C727 OJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C727 OJM is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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