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C738 BAE

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,781 mi
Last recorded6,781 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC738 BAE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 6,781 miles

Fuel hose from fuel pump to carburetor perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2024 6,658 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 6,658 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))

Pass 25 May 2023 6,008 miles

reverse lights not working.

Fail 22 May 2023 6,008 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lights not working.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 5,645 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 5,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 5,007 miles

Both front subframe front rubber mountings perishing

Both front suspension rubber cone lower ball joint dust covers split

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer constant velocity boot inner clip not located around boot

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 4,821 miles

bolt missing from and diff case broken on o/s.

Fail 22 Jun 2020 4,820 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam all front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bolt missing from and diff case broken on o/s.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 4,113 miles

all 4 tyre valves badly perished

front number plate slightly obscured by bumper

front sub frame rear mountings in poor condition and partially unbonded

fuel filler cap seal perished

n/s/f inner bump stop in poor condition, very slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly insecure but still -preventing ingress of dirt and slight evidence of leakage

slight deterioration / splitting to o/s and n/s front knuckle joint dust covers

slight exhaust blow from silencer joints and rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 6.5mm, 165/55/13 70h

wiper sweep slightly reduced on o/s and wiper motor slightly loose

Pass 2 May 2018 3,494 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

both front suspension knuckle dust covers split

Fail 27 Apr 2018 3,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing

both front suspension knuckle dust covers split

Pass 3 May 2017 2,348 miles

signs of both front wheel touching body work, not touching on lock to lock test.

slight gas leak from exhaust front pipe to centre joint.

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 165/55/13 70H.

Pass 4 May 2016 155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 97,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,299 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,393 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 85,371 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,742 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 25,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

fuel pipe no clip

o/s/f tie rod arm slightly bent

Fail 20 Nov 2009 25,742 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear brake performance down [service and handbrake performance]

Fail 23 Oct 2009 25,742 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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C738 BAE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C738 BAE, 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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C738 BAE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 October 1985.

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