1985 Austin MINI 1.3L Petrol · C998 CKM
1985 Austin MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 17,006 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C998 CKM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 17,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C998 CKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Austin Mini (C998 CKM) between January 2025 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
C998 CKM Mileage History
- 07/01/202516,977 mi
- 02/01/202617,005 mi+28 mi
- 07/01/202617,006 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 3 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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