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C896 TBF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,106 mi
Last recorded6,106 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC896 TBF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 6,106 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 5,050 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 4,567 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 4,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 1,829 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 1,829 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 96,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight under body corrosion / subframe rear ans rear inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,700 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f upper hydraulastic ball joint sockets rubber boots deteriotated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 86,781 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 86,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,442 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Earth strap off on engine

Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,018 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 79,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,628 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 75,628 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,980 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 73,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,620 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 73,613 miles

Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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C896 TBF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C896 TBF, 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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C896 TBF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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