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C847 NCH

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,122 mi
Last recorded54,122 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC847 NCH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 54,122 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing x3 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 52,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 51,708 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper and lower ball join dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,991 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,635 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,457 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 48,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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C847 NCH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C847 NCH, 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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C847 NCH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 October 1985.

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