1985 Austin MINI Mayfair Auto 1.0L Petrol · C278 FAR
1985 Austin MINI Mayfair Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1985. Recorded mileage 28,522 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 998cc
C278 FAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 28,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C278 FAR Mileage History
- 15/07/202228,472 mi
- 18/07/202228,473 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/202528,519 mi+46 mi
- 29/07/202528,522 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C278 FAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto (C278 FAR) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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