1985 Austin MINI 1.0L Petrol · C727 OJM
1985 Austin MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 29,582 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C727 OJM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 29,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C727 OJM 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 (C727 OJM) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to hand brake /parking brake cable (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake cable damaged frayed and strands broken (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”.
C727 OJM Mileage History
- 30/08/202229,284 mi
- 09/09/202229,288 mi+4 mi
- 12/08/202329,310 mi+22 mi
- 12/01/202629,582 mi+272 mi
Average of roughly 88 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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