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C889 HOL

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,961 mi
Last recorded38,961 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC889 HOL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 38,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 38,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,246 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 38,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 37,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,834 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,365 miles

exhaust noisy

offside fuel cap seal home made and is poor, replacement recommended.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 36,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

exhaust noisy

offside fuel cap seal home made and is poor, replacement recommended.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,381 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 35,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease

makeshift seals fitted to both fuel caps, rectification recommended.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C889 HOL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C889 HOL, 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 C889 HOL registered?

C889 HOL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is C889 HOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C889 HOL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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