1985 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · C896 TBF
1985 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 6,106 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C896 TBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 6,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C896 TBF Mileage History
- 27/05/20221,829 mi
- 31/07/20234,502 mi+2,673 mi
- 18/08/20234,567 mi+65 mi
- 15/08/20245,050 mi+483 mi
- 18/08/20256,106 mi+1,056 mi
Average of roughly 1,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C896 TBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair (C896 TBF) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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