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C972 PWP

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,350 mi
Last recorded61,350 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 PWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 61,350 miles

Bonnet Removed For Fuel Tank And Battery Inspection

Noted On Test Rear Back Box Baffles Rattling .

Pass 22 Aug 2025 60,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 60,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,373 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2010 53,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,551 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C972 PWP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C972 PWP, 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 C972 PWP registered?

C972 PWP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 November 1985.

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The MOT history for C972 PWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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