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C120 VAY

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,747 mi
Last recorded42,747 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC120 VAY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 42,747 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 42,747 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 42,651 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 42,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 41,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 41,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,989 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006
Fail 25 Mar 2006

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C120 VAY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C120 VAY, 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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How do I check the history of C120 VAY?

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What year was C120 VAY registered?

C120 VAY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C120 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C120 VAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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