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C121 SJM

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,518 mi
Last recorded52,518 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC121 SJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 52,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,818 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,310 miles

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

o/s handbrake poor effort recorded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,033 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,680 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,405 miles

center exhaust clamp loose

fuel cap sealing ring perished

off/side door corroded and frame cracked

off/side/front brake slightly binding

off/side/front sill heavily corroded and holed

ogg/side/front tyre tread low and perished

oil leaks

radiator leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

center exhaust clamp loose

fuel cap sealing ring perished

off/side door corroded and frame cracked

off/side/front brake slightly binding

off/side/front sill heavily corroded and holed

ogg/side/front tyre tread low and perished

oil leaks

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,264 miles

both sills rusting

not quite ready for the monty carlo rally

rear subframe rusting

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,155 miles

front floor rusty both sides

o/s outer sill rusty

slight rust in rear sub frame

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,119 miles

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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C121 SJM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C121 SJM, 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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What year was C121 SJM registered?

C121 SJM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C121 SJM safe to buy?

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