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C744 JMR

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

68,949 mi
Last recorded68,949 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC744 JMR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,949 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 68,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 68,771 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 68,771 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,329 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,906 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 67,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit insecurely attached (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 67,673 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 66,530 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,644 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,602 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,194 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,749 miles

n/s/f subframe rear mount poor

Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,719 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f subframe rear mount poor

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,670 miles

Hazards flash quickly sometimes

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,932 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 47,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,459 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,929 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2011 38,929 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 33,206 miles

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

hazards flashing fast

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,206 miles

hazards flashing fast

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,733 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 24,733 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Vehicle has oil leaks from front covering underside from front to rear.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,363 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 17,363 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,781 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 15,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C744 JMR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 C744 JMR, 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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C744 JMR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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