CarVerify

Free Car Check

A486 UYO

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,037 mi
Last recorded26,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto34,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA486 UYO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 26,037 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 25,714 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 25,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 25,658 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 25,658 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,503 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,248 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 25,245 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 25,080 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 25,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 24,717 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 24,717 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,676 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 24,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,532 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 24,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,246 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 24,246 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,123 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,119 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 24,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
Full Austin Mini Mayfair Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A486 UYO is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 34,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A486 UYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A486 UYO?

You can check the full history of A486 UYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A486 UYO registered?

A486 UYO is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 18 May 1984.

Is A486 UYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A486 UYO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A486 UYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A486 UYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.