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C822 CJO

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,772 mi
Last recorded29,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC822 CJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 29,772 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 29,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 29,564 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 29,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 29,053 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 28,836 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 28,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 28,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 27,901 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,481 miles

signs of corrosion to sills

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2017 27,399 miles

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

front sub frame bush's are worn

signs of corrosion to sills

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,970 miles

front sub frame bushs are slightly worn

sill corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,446 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,296 miles

n/s/f washer blocked but o/s/f supplys enough water to clear screen

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,135 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 24,984 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,206 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 22,902 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

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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C822 CJO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C822 CJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C822 CJO registered?

C822 CJO is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C822 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C822 CJO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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