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C745 KUX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC745 KUX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,516 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 94,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,656 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 83,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,738 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,874 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 80,873 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 78,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C745 KUX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C745 KUX, 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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What year was C745 KUX registered?

C745 KUX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is C745 KUX safe to buy?

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