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C879 CTM

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,001 mi
Last recorded21,001 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 CTM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 21,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 20,968 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 20,968 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 20,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 20,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 20,909 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,829 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 20,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,723 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,602 miles

near side front outer wheel arch cover slight damage

near side front tyre getting alittle low outer edge

off side front rack boot cracking slightly

slight play top suspension arm ball joint near side front

surfaces corrosion around brake master cylinder

surfaces corrosion around spare wheel floor

surfaces corrosion both inner and outer sills both sides

surfaces corrosion inner and outer wheel arches front and back both sides

Fail 8 Jul 2014 20,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre getting alittle low outer edge

off side front rack boot cracking slightly

slight play top suspension arm ball joint near side front

surfaces corrosion around brake master cylinder

surfaces corrosion around spare wheel floor

surfaces corrosion both inner and outer sills both sides

surfaces corrosion inner and outer wheel arches front and back both sides

Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,634 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 16,634 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,175 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 14,044 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,044 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,943 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 13,883 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,746 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 13,746 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C879 CTM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C879 CTM, 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 C879 CTM registered?

C879 CTM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C879 CTM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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