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C809 HOL

1985 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,868 mi
Last recorded48,868 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC809 HOL
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 48,868 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear no effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,865 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 48,425 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,467 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,482 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 46,482 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 45,252 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 45,252 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working permanently on (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working lights permanently on (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 44,523 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 44,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,189 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 Apr 2015 44,067 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 44,067 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement at upper steering columb mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,425 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,922 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 41,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

21% front brake imbalance.

movement at steering column bottom bush.

nearside steering trackrod end gaiter is split.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,119 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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C809 HOL is a 1985 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C809 HOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C809 HOL is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 15 October 1985.

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