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C883 NCF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,126 mi
Last recorded15,126 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC883 NCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 15,126 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 14,153 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

general vehicle condition for age

Fail 7 Nov 2015 44,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

general vehicle condition for age

Pass 1 Nov 2014 42,627 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2014 42,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,594 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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C883 NCF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C883 NCF, 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 C883 NCF registered?

C883 NCF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C883 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C883 NCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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