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C831 HOH

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

36 mi
Last recorded36 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC831 HOH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 36 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 13,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 13,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

some play in all front ball jionts

Pass 12 Aug 2013 6,473 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 6,459 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 5,710 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly noisey advise rear box or center box fitting

Pass 1 May 2010 5,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,922 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 4,921 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 4,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,312 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 43,115 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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C831 HOH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C831 HOH, 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 C831 HOH registered?

C831 HOH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 October 1985.

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