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C119 FMT

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

40,071 mi
Last recorded40,071 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 FMT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 40,071 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle structure thin in places

Fail 7 May 2026 40,071 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

vehicle structure thin in places

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 40,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill and door step deformed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat and mounting after market

exhaust noisy

vehicle structure corroded,thin in places

Pass 14 Oct 2024 38,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 38,375 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 34,894 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under front flooring

Fail 28 Sep 2023 34,894 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under front flooring

Pass 13 Aug 2022 29,618 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under front flooring (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Emissions erratic intermittent

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (swivel pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 29,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear on door (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play at swivel joins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions erratic (intermittent)

Fail 6 Aug 2022 29,600 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear on door (3.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Steering column attachment defective centre clamp fixing excess movement (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play at swivel joins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions erratic (intermittent)

Pass 25 Mar 2020 27,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm inner seal not seated correctly

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all supension knuckle joint dust covers deteriorated

both front bump stop rubbers missing

both rear handbrake cables touching rear subframe

Fail 19 Mar 2020 27,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear handbrake cables touching rear subframe

Pass 16 Nov 2018 24,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 24,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 20,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 20,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,570 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 19,570 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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C119 FMT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C119 FMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C119 FMT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 May 1986.

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