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C772 MMO

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,115 mi
Last recorded91,115 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC772 MMO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,115 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,099 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 85,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,506 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,502 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,619 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 76,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,242 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 74,239 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,373 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 69,441 miles

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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C772 MMO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C772 MMO, 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 C772 MMO registered?

C772 MMO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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