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C821 GPU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,472 mi
Last recorded38,472 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

RegistrationC821 GPU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 38,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 38,341 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 38,250 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,072 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front outer vcv boot worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,939 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,537 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,312 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 37,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,059 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,914 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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C821 GPU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C821 GPU, 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 C821 GPU registered?

C821 GPU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C821 GPU safe to buy?

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