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C733 RGU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC733 RGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,956 miles

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

Nearside centre sill corroded

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,863 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,633 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 68,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 68,484 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,422 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,238 miles

patches of corrosion

rear subframe heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,189 miles

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

o/s/r valance and rear subframe heavy corrosion

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Fail 13 May 2011 67,762 miles

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

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2011 67,762 miles

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

patches of corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,428 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,550 miles

both front flexis hoses perished

long brake travel

very small cut in n/s/f c/v boot

Pass 1 Sep 2006 58,700 miles

battery tray holed & badly corroded

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

rear subframe badly corroded

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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C733 RGU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C733 RGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C733 RGU?

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What year was C733 RGU registered?

C733 RGU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C733 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C733 RGU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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