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C143 VCT

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,936 mi
Last recorded44,936 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC143 VCT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 44,936 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 44,909 miles

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

Underseal applied

Pass 12 Aug 2022 44,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,867 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rack gaiter twisted.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,837 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rack gaiter twisted.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,454 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 44,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70/12 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 43,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,114 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 41,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,855 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 28,815 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,975 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,969 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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
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C143 VCT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 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 C143 VCT, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C143 VCT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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