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C969 UVC

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,225 mi
Last recorded67,225 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC969 UVC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 67,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 67,104 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 67,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,957 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 66,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,869 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,731 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 66,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,332 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 66,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective Ball Joint Nut has no locking device. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device ineffective Ball Joint nut has no locking device. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective Ball Joint nut has no locking device. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device ineffective Ball Joint Nut has no locking device. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose Engine stabiliser rod - bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,330 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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C969 UVC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C969 UVC, 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 C969 UVC registered?

C969 UVC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C969 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C969 UVC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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